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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, 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 PremiumContact 7 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
30
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
69
117

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
56%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
62%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
59%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
84%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 7
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
68%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
50%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
65%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
34%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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