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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Fulda SportControl 2

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Generally, Fulda summer tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 63% of the Fulda SportControl 2. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda SportControl 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the SportControl 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Fulda SportControl 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda
SportControl 2
Number of tests
10
16
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
6.0
11.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
109
91

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Fulda
SportControl 2
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Fulda SportControl 2
84%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Fulda SportControl 2
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
36%
Fulda SportControl 2
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Fulda SportControl 2
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Fulda SportControl 2
70%
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
75%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Fulda
SportControl 2
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
62%
Fulda SportControl 2
71%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
74%
Fulda
SportControl 2
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Fulda SportControl 2
79%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Fulda SportControl 2
66%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
47%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
67%
Fulda
SportControl 2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Fulda SportControl 2
59%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
35%
Fulda SportControl 2
74%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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