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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta HS51Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS51

R14 – R18
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Maxxis (66%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Ecsta HS51 is made - China.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
10
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.3
9.5
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
105
69

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
83%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
83%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
89%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS51
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
72%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
70%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Maxxis Premitra HP5
62%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
54%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Fuel Efficiency
Kumho Ecsta HS51
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
58%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2019235/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View

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