Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 69% of the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has B rating.