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

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Kumho

Ecsta HS52

VS

ULTRAC

4.3

R15 – R21

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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

Ecsta HS52

ULTRAC

Number of tests

10

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Best position

#2

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Average position

6.0

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Latest test

2026

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Available sizes

117

83

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%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Dry handling - objective

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

68%

Wet

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS52

88%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS52

92%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Wet handling - objective

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Interior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

89%

Costs

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

69%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

74%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Vredestein ULTRAC

92%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2024	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2024	215/55 R17	View
Autoklub ČR	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Tyre Reviews	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View