Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle2. Nankang Econex NA-1 Lowcost
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nankang Econex NA-1
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Nankang summer tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Kumho (56%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Nankang Econex NA-1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Econex NA-1 were tested.
| # | Kumho Ecsta HS52
| Nankang Econex NA-1
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| Dimensions | R14 - R18 | R12 - R19 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Nankang Econex NA-1 | 1 | ||||||
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