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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex

The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Kumho Ecsta HS51 are both summer tyres built for performance and safety. Both models have been extensively tested according to various metrics by reputable organizations such as Autobild, ADAC, and Teknikens. In our overall rating, the Goodyear model has a rating of 88% while Kumho's gets 45%, but it's worth taking a closer look at individual aspects of each tire.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, the successor of the Efficient Grip Performance model, shows significant improvements with strengths like mileage, price/value, and comfort. In tests performed by Autobild among 53 total tyres, it impressively ranked 13th. Furthermore, it earned the 4th place in the ADAC test and 2nd in the Teknikens test. Overall, this tyre stands out in its class for its excellent longevity and driving comfort.


On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta HS51 has been recently replaced by the HS52 model. Made in China, this tyre is highly valued for its wet handling, aquaplaning resistance (both cross and longitudal) and its noise-friendly exterior. It particularly performed impressively at 3rd place in the Autobild test among 53 total tyres. In the ADAC test, it was only slightly behind at 5th place, and it was at 7th in the Teknikens test.


In a head-to-head comparison, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 generally ranks higher in tests. However, the Kumho Ecsta HS51 has regularly shown excellent wet performance and price/value making it a competitive choice. It's also worth checking the newer HS52 model from Kumho as it promises further improvements.


Overall, your tyre choice will depend on your priorities, as both offer considerable strengths. For long-lasting tyres that provide driving comfort, the Efficient Grip Performance 2 from Goodyear would be the better choice. However, for cost-effective performance, particularly in wet conditions, consider the Ecsta HS51 from Kumho.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
18
10
4
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
9.3
3.3
3.7
Latest test
2024
2021
2026
2025
Available sizes
47
99
40
36

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
97%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%

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