Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia.