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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Number of tests
10
24
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
2.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
151

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%

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