Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

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Kumho

Ecsta HS52

VS

Powerproof

R17 – R20

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.4

R16 – R20

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Test Profile

Ecsta HS52

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

10

11

4

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

6.0

7.5

3.3

Latest test

2026

2022

2026

Available sizes

104

53

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Wet

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Dry

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Costs

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Nokian Powerproof

54%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta HS52

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Test Profile

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Comfort

Dry

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