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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.5
R15 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.4
R16 – R20
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
10
3
23
4
Best position
#2
#2
#1
#1
Average position
6.0
3.3
3.3
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
104
40
176
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Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
58%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%

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