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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than CST (52%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
2
10
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
21.5
6.0
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
264
104

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

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