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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Hankook ION EvoPremium
HankookHankook

ION Evo

9.0
R17 – R22
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook
ION Evo
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
1
7
4
Best position
#2
#1
#1
#2
Average position
6.0
1.0
2.7
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
2026
2026
Available sizes
109
66
31
40

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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