Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany.