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%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the
Efficientgrip Performance 2 and the
Ecsta HS52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where
Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made - Poland/Germany.
