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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

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 (59%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 81% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Number of tests
10
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
6.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
107

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
76%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
83%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
67%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
75%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%

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