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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

When it comes to comparing tyres, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 and the Dunlop Sport BluResponse are two options that immediately come to mind. Both models are designed for summer use, and they each offer a unique set of features that make them stand out.


The Kumho Ecsta HS52, a successor of the Kumho Ecsta HS51, comes with an impressive 78% rating on our website. According to a test by AutoBild, the HS52 does extremely well with dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. This tyre managed to position 2nd among a group of 55 tyres in their test, showcasing outstanding performance and consistency. However, on the downside, strengths on dry and wet roads are somewhat compensated by weaknesses in the sustainability scope and efficiency areas, as was noted in autobild 2024's text summary.


On the other hand, we have the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, with a rating of 71% on our site, produced by the well-known Dunlop manufacturer. Autobild's test highlighted the tyre's rolling resistance as one of its strong suits. But taking the 20th position out of 55 total tyres in the same test as HS52 indicates a clear difference in overall performance. The tyre's rather balanced performance on dry roads is slightly marred by its underwhelming performance on wet surfaces. Not to mention the relative struggle when it comes to sustainability and lifespan, as pointed out by autobild 2024.


The positions kept trading on mutual tests conducted by Autoklub ČR and ADAC. Kumho managed to seize a better position (8th) in the test by ADAC among 50 tyres, while Dunlop outperformed Kumho by securing the 12th position among 19 tyres in the test conducted by Autoklub ČR.


In summary, when weighing strengths and weaknesses, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 seems to have the edge with better handling on both dry and wet roads. But Dunlop Sport BluResponse shouldn't be discarded as it too provides significant strengths like efficient rolling resistance. Ultimately, the choice comes down to where the user wishes to draw the balance between performance and features.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
18
3
3
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
8.3
3.3
3.3
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2026
Available sizes
104
78
40
40

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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