Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

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 Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 61% of the Dunlop Sport BluResponse. The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport BluResponse was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Sport BluResponse and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 73% of Dunlop Sport BluResponse dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.