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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Nokian WetProof

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%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 59% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the WetProof 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 WetProof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Nokian
WetProof
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
5.6
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
104
47

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Nokian WetProof
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Nokian WetProof
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Nokian WetProof
90%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Nokian WetProof
91%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Nokian WetProof
60%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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