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Comparison: BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 70% of the BFGoodrich Advantage. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich Advantage was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Advantage and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of BFGoodrich Advantage dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
Advantage
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
14
10
Best position
#8
#2
Average position
13.4
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
153
117

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
63%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Wet Braking
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Wet Handling
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
BFGoodrich Advantage
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Dry Performance
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dry Braking
BFGoodrich Advantage
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Dry Handling
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
83%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
75%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Noise Exterior
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
74%
Ride Comfort
BFGoodrich Advantage
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Economy
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Rolling Resistance
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Mileage
BFGoodrich Advantage
60%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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