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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Falken e.Ziex

Kumho Ecsta HS51

Kumho

Ecsta HS51

VS

Falken e.Ziex

Falken

e.Ziex

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Kumho

Ecsta HS51

Falken

e.Ziex

Number of tests

10

3

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

9.3

3.7

Latest test

2021

2025

Available sizes

98

34

Wet

Wet

Falken e.Ziex

75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS51

97%

Falken e.Ziex

68%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

71%

Falken e.Ziex

69%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

69%

Falken e.Ziex

87%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS51

88%

Falken e.Ziex

61%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS51

89%

Falken e.Ziex

77%

Wet side guide

Kumho Ecsta HS51

96%

Falken e.Ziex

73%

Dry

Dry

Falken e.Ziex

85%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

78%

Falken e.Ziex

88%

Dry driving behavior

Kumho Ecsta HS51

68%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

85%

Falken e.Ziex

81%

Comfort

Comfort

Falken e.Ziex

78%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS51

76%

Falken e.Ziex

78%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS51

51%

Costs

Costs

Falken e.Ziex

80%

Fuel efficiency

Kumho Ecsta HS51

74%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS51

74%

Falken e.Ziex

60%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS51

54%

Falken e.Ziex

95%

Dimensions and prices

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