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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 79% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Number of tests
10
28
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
3.9
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
210

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
78%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
75%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
70%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
85%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
71%

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