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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Falken ZIEX ZE320 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
VS
Falken ZIEX ZE320Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

ZIEX ZE320

7.7
R15 – R18
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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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 has a better rating of 77% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Falken ZIEX ZE320 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the ZIEX ZE320 were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Number of tests
10
7
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
5.6
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
117
59

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Dry Handling Objective
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
96%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
89%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Wet Handling Objective
Kumho Ecsta HS52
96%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
96%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
98%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
98%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
86%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
79%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Fuel Consumption
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
94%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
81%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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