Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich summer tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Kumho (57%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 68% of the BFGoodrich Advantage. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the BFGoodrich Advantage first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Advantage were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the BFGoodrich Advantage also have A wet ratings.