Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.