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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Laufenn S Fit EQ (2026)

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
VS
Laufenn S Fit EQBudget
LaufennLaufenn

S Fit EQ

R16
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 (Laufenn). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Laufenn (0%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Laufenn S Fit EQ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the S Fit EQ were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
6.0
17.5
Latest test
2026
2022
Available sizes
117
1

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn S Fit EQ
59%
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
50%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
46%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
69%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn S Fit EQ
77%
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
79%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn S Fit EQ
76%
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
66%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
86%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Laufenn S Fit EQ
60%
Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
67%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Laufenn S Fit EQ
53%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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