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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Hankook ION Evo

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-005

8.2
R14 – R22
Hankook ION EvoPremium
HankookHankook

ION Evo

9.0
R17 – R22
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
10
49
1
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
6.0
3.2
1.0
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
Available sizes
109
213
66

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
64%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

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