Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Toyo Proxes Comfort has a better rating of 78% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Toyo Proxes Comfort first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Proxes Comfort were tested. See more mutual tests below.