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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC (2026)

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
VS
Vredestein ULTRAC Premium
VredesteinVredestein

ULTRAC

4.3
R15 – R21
4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 43% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the ULTRAC were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Number of tests
10
—
Best position
#2
—
Average position
6.0
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
117
83

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Vredestein ULTRAC
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Vredestein ULTRAC
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
75%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Vredestein ULTRAC
68%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Vredestein ULTRAC
76%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
51%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Vredestein ULTRAC
57%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
45%
Vredestein ULTRAC
45%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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