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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian Powerproof

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
10
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
7.5
Latest test
2026
2022
Available sizes
104
53

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Nokian
Powerproof
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian Powerproof
75%
Nokian
Powerproof
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian Powerproof
62%
Nokian
Powerproof
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Nokian Powerproof
57%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nokian Powerproof
66%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian Powerproof
49%
Nokian
Powerproof
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Nokian Powerproof
38%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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