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Comparison: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Hankook

Kinergy 4S2

VS

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

Hankook

Kinergy 4S2

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

4

10

Best position

#2

#2

Average position

5.0

6.0

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

—

104

Wet

Wet

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Aquaplaning - cross

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

70%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Wet handling

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Wet braking

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Wet circle cornering

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Snow

Snow

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

78%

Snow handling

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

73%

Snow traction

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

76%

Snow braking

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

85%

Snow cornering

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

76%

Comfort

Comfort

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

71%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Exterior noise

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Comfort

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

67%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Costs

Costs

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

61%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Rolling resistance

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Price/value

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

64%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Mileage

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

51%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Dry

Dry

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Dry handling

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

82%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Dry braking

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

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