Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Upper-middle2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5
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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 USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Kumho (54%). In this particular case, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 45% of the Kumho Ecsta HS51. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Ecsta HS51 is made - China.
| # | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R18 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 15.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Satisfactory2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS51 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 | 34,8 | 30,4 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,4 | 32,0 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,0 | |||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
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