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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
10
1
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
64

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Hankook ION Evo
78%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook ION Evo
82%

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Dimensions and prices

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