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Comparison: Falken EuroWinter VAN01 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Falken (58%). The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter VAN01 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

Falken
EuroWinter VAN01
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
1
10
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
6.0
6.0
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
32
104

Wet

Wet
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Wet handling
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
57%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Snow

Snow
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
48%

Dry

Dry
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

Costs

Costs
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Ice

Ice
Falken EuroWinter VAN01
86%

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