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 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

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Dry handling

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Dry handling - objective

Vredestein ULTRAC

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Wet

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

88%

Wet braking

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Wet circle cornering

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

92%

Wet handling

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Wet handling - objective

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

94%

Comfort

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Comfort

Vredestein ULTRAC

100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

93%

Exterior noise

Vredestein ULTRAC

97%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Interior noise

Vredestein ULTRAC

89%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Costs

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Mileage

Vredestein ULTRAC

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Price/value

Vredestein ULTRAC

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

Rolling resistance

Vredestein ULTRAC

92%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

100%

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