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Comparison: Dunlop Blue Response TG vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Dunlop Blue Response TGPremium
DunlopDunlop

Blue Response TG

9.8
R15 – R21
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 USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Blue Response TG has a better rating of 98% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Dunlop Blue Response TG was done in 2026, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Blue Response TG
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
1
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.0
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
99
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
Dunlop Blue Response TG
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet braking
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet handling
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Blue Response TG
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Blue Response TG
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Blue Response TG
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Blue Response TG
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
Dunlop Blue Response TG
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Blue Response TG
33%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Blue Response TG
33%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

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