Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 (2026)

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, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Uniroyal (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 69% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.