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Comparison: Fulda EcoControl HP vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Fulda EcoControl HPBudget
FuldaFulda

EcoControl HP

R14 – R17
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 Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Fulda (69%). The first tyre test of Fulda EcoControl HP was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Fulda EcoControl HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating.

Test Profile

Fulda
EcoControl HP
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
9.8
6.0
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
71
117

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Dry handling
Fulda EcoControl HP
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda EcoControl HP
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda EcoControl HP
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
93%
Wet handling
Fulda EcoControl HP
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
98%
Exterior noise
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
98%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Mileage
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Price/value
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Rolling resistance
Fulda EcoControl HP
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%

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