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Comparison: Gt Radial Fe2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex

For both the Gt Radial Fe2 and the Kumho Ecsta HS52, drivers report distinct strengths and weaknesses. While the Gt Radial Fe2 lacks a predecessor model, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 is an upgraded version of the widely recognized Kumho Ecsta HS51.


The Gt Radial Fe2 counts amongst the ultra-high performance tyre class. Its performance is reflected in a secure aquaplaning rating and short dry braking times. However, tests have shown lower than ideal grip on both wet and dry surfaces, alongside an extended wet braking distance and average aquaplaning resistance. Generally, the GT Radial Fe2 tyre is praised for its good wet and dry handling with a nice subjective balance and its low rolling resistance.


On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 is a summer tyre classed within the touring category. Notably, in the Autobild test, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 tyre achieved the highly acclaimed second place amongst 55 tyres tested, with its strengths registered in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. Whilst, it garnered praises for convincing driving performance on both wet and dry surfaces with short wet and dry braking times, this tyre has been described to feature moderate comfort when rolling.


In comparative testing, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 often outperformed the Gt Radial Fe2. For instance, in the Autobild test the Kumho HS52 placed 2nd, while the Gt Radial Fe2 ranked considerably lower, in 19th place. Similarly, in the ADAC test, the Kumho was closer to the top in 8th place, while the Gt Radial finished at 22nd place.


In conclusion, when comparing both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 tends to be viewed as the superior tyre with its stronger ranking in test evaluations and overall driving performance. However, the Gt Radial Fe2 remains a viable choice, particularly when it comes to safe aquaplaning and short dry braking.

Test Profile

Gt
Radial Fe2
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
10
3
18
3
Best position
#2
#2
#1
#2
Average position
6.0
3.3
6.1
3.7
Latest test
2026
2026
2024
2025
Available sizes
104
40
47
34

Wet

Wet
Gt Radial Fe2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Gt Radial Fe2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet braking
Gt Radial Fe2
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Gt Radial Fe2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet circle cornering
Gt Radial Fe2
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet handling
Gt Radial Fe2
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Gt Radial Fe2
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Gt Radial Fe2
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Gt Radial Fe2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%

Dry

Dry
Gt Radial Fe2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Gt Radial Fe2
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Gt Radial Fe2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
81%

Costs

Costs
Gt Radial Fe2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Mileage
Gt Radial Fe2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Rolling resistance
Gt Radial Fe2
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%

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