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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Fulda SportControl 2Budget
FuldaFulda

SportControl 2

6.3
R17 – R20
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Fulda
SportControl 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
10
16
15
Best position
#2
#3
#1
Average position
6.0
11.7
3.4
Latest test
2026
2026
2026
Available sizes
109
91
70

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Fulda SportControl 2
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Fulda SportControl 2
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Fulda SportControl 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
83%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Fulda SportControl 2
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Fulda SportControl 2
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Fulda SportControl 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Fulda SportControl 2
81%
Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Fulda SportControl 2
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Fulda SportControl 2
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Fulda SportControl 2
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
Fulda SportControl 2
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