Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

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Kumho

Ecsta HS52

VS

Cinturato (C3)

Ventus Evo

9.8

R17 – R22

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Ventus Evo

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Test Profile

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

Ventus Evo

Number of tests

10

4

3

Best position

#2

#1

#2

Average position

6.0

3.3

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

104

—

60

Wet

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Hankook Ventus Evo

87%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Hankook Ventus Evo

71%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Hankook Ventus Evo

81%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Hankook Ventus Evo

95%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Hankook Ventus Evo

96%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Hankook Ventus Evo

87%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Hankook Ventus Evo

75%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Hankook Ventus Evo

73%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Hankook Ventus Evo

76%

Dry

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Hankook Ventus Evo

83%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Hankook Ventus Evo

76%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Hankook Ventus Evo

90%

Costs

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Hankook Ventus Evo

80%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Hankook Ventus Evo

86%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Hankook Ventus Evo

71%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

Ventus Evo

Test Profile

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Comfort

Dry

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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