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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Kumho Ecsta HS52, the rating is the same - 76%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ventus Prime 4 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
15
10
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
176
117

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
45%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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