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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta HS52 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4, the rating is the same - 76%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Ventus Prime 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
10
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
6.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
117
176

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
88%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
45%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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