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Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 69% of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
23
10
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.6
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
196
117

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Dry braking
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Dry handling
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
93%
Wet braking
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet circle cornering
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Wet handling
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Wet handling - objective
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Comfort
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Exterior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Interior noise
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
Costs
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Mileage
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Price/value
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Rolling resistance
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%

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Tread pattern comparison

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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