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Comparison: Apollo Aspire 4G vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Apollo Aspire 4GBudget
ApolloApollo

Aspire 4G

4.1
R16 – R19
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 India (Apollo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Apollo (40%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 41% of the Apollo Aspire 4G. The first tyre test of Apollo Aspire 4G was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Aspire 4G and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.

Test Profile

Apollo
Aspire 4G
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
3
10
Best position
#21
#2
Average position
25.3
6.0
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
27
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%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
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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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View

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