Comparison: GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS51 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany and Ecsta HS51 is made in China.