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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
1.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
104
133

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

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