Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.