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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GT RADIAL ClimateActive

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
VS
GT RADIAL ClimateActiveBudget
GTGT

RADIAL ClimateActive

8.3
R15 – R22
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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 Singapore (GT). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than GT (49%). In this particular case, the GT RADIAL ClimateActive has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2024 when was the GT RADIAL ClimateActive first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GT
RADIAL ClimateActive
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
6.0
7.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
109
59

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%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
74%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
68%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
85%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
80%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
78%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
66%
Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
72%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
71%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
74%
Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
69%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
80%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
53%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
GT RADIAL ClimateActive
56%

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