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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Kumho, which is a brand from South Korea. In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% 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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
6.0
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
97

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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