Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun and Kumho Ecsta HS52 are two touring summer tyres manufactured by Falken and Kumho respectively. Both tyres have been tested under various conditions and are rated very closely, with a score of 81% in our ranking.

The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun shines in dry handling and comfort measurements. According to Autobild, its best features include dry handling, aquaplaning - longitudinal, comfort, and wet braking. However, the tyre seems to have shortcomings in terms of mileage. Based on the reviews, the ZE310 Ecorun has excellent aquaplaning characteristics, stable wet handling, short braking distances, dynamic dry handling, and is comparably quiet. An observed weakness is its high rolling resistance.

On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta HS52, replacing the previous Ecsta HS51 model, stands out for its dry braking, dry handling, wet braking and its good price/value ratio. According to Autobild, the tyre has convincing driving performance on both wet and dry circuits, and short braking distances for both conditions. However, it seems to lack in terms of rolling comfort. Reviewers pointed out the tyre's balanced handling, safe behaviour on both wet and dry roads, very good predicted mileage, low wear, and low fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses were noticed in aquaplaning behaviour, and the tyre weight was considered high.

Regarding the positioning in mutual tests the Kumho Ecsta HS52 mostly ranked higher, specifically: in Vibilagare test it holds the 3rd position compared to Falken's 4th position out of 9, and in autobild's testing of 51 tyres where it is 3rd against Falken's 5th place.

To summarize, if you're looking for a tyre with high dry handling and comfort, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun would be the better choice. However, if you prefer a tyre that scores high in dry and wet braking with an appealing price/value ratio and solid performance on varying road conditions, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 is definitely worth considering. Both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, so the final decision largely depends on your specific needs and driving conditions.