Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (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 HS52 was done in 2022, compared to when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings.