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

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.