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Kumho Ecsta HS52

Summer
Upper-middle
7.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.

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10 Tests Price from: £47 109 Sizes
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Ecsta HS52
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Balanced performance with safe handling on both dry and wet roads.

Short braking distances in both dry and wet conditions.

Very good predicted durability with low tread wear.

Low fuel consumption and attractive price-performance ratio.

Quick steering response and strong cornering grip.

Weaknesses

Minor weaknesses in environmental impact and sustainability.

Slightly heavy tire weight.

Steering response can be slightly delayed in certain situations.

Comfort is average, with moderate road noise and rolling comfort.

History

Ecsta HS512016–20216.3Ecsta HS522022–20267.4
2022

Kumho Ecsta HS52 was launched and replaced Kumho Ecsta HS51.

2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#3
Autobild215/55 R17#6Good
2023
2× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#8Good
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#13
2024
4× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#2
ADAC215/55 R17#3Good
Vibilagare215/55 R17#3
Autobild205/55 R16#5Good
2026
1× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#9Satisfactory

Tests (10)

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10 Tests 5× Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
9thSatisfactory
Audi A4
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#3 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
3rdGood
VW T-Roc
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2024
5thGood
VW Golf
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#8 Of 30 Tyres
ADAC2023
8thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#6 Of 21 Tyres
Autobild2022
6thGood
VW Passat
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Sizes (45)

175/65 R14From £48

2 Variants

82H4PR
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185/60 R14From £65

2 Variants

82H4PR
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Ratings

Tested 6× By professional organizations

●Good6× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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