Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 76% 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 Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings.