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

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Vredestein

ULTRAC

VS

Ecsta HS52

7.6

R13 – R20

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). 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 ULTRAC and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ULTRAC is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

ULTRAC

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

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10

Best position

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#2

Average position

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6.0

Latest test

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2026

Available sizes

83

117

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 48 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry

Confidence

Vredestein ULTRAC

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

98%

Dry braking

Vredestein ULTRAC

98%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Dry handling

Vredestein ULTRAC

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Dry Handling Objective

Vredestein ULTRAC

63%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet

Confidence

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

Vredestein ULTRAC

90%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

86%

Wet braking

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Wet circle cornering

Vredestein ULTRAC

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

86%

Wet handling

Vredestein ULTRAC

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

95%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Vredestein ULTRAC

98%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Wet Handling Objective

Vredestein ULTRAC

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

98%

Comfort

Confidence

Vredestein ULTRAC

94%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Exterior noise

Vredestein ULTRAC

95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Interior noise

Vredestein ULTRAC

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Noise Exterior 50kmh

Vredestein ULTRAC

98%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

98%

Comfort

Vredestein ULTRAC

96%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

96%

Costs

Confidence

Vredestein ULTRAC

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

95%

Mileage

Vredestein ULTRAC

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

75%

Price Mileage Ratio

Vredestein ULTRAC

58%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Rolling resistance

Vredestein ULTRAC

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

92%

Fuel Consumption

Vredestein ULTRAC

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

99%

Sustainability

Vredestein ULTRAC

99%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Tyre Weight

Vredestein ULTRAC

94%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Price/value

Vredestein ULTRAC

92%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

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