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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Laufenn S Fit EQ (2026)

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
VS
Laufenn S Fit EQBudget
LaufennLaufenn

S Fit EQ

R16
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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 (Laufenn). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Laufenn (0%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Laufenn S Fit EQ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the S Fit EQ were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
6.0
17.5
Latest test
2026
2022
Available sizes
117
1

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
99%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
89%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
62%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
84%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
84%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
84%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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