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Comparison: Nokian WR A3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Nokian WR A3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR A3

R16 – R20
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Kumho (71%).

Test Profile

Nokian
WR A3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
—
10
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
6.0
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
9
117

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.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%

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