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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

The objective of our comparison today involves two impressive tyre models, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. Both tyres hail from prominent manufactures, Kumho and Pirelli respectively. Renowned for their quality and superior technologies, these tyres offer excellent stability and performance.


The Kumho Ecsta HS52, an upgraded version of the Kumho Ecsta HS51, has an overall rating of 81%. Its performance is noted for being balanced, showing solid results on both dry and wet surfaces. However, where the HS52 stumbles slightly is in terms of its environmental and sustainability profile, and certain efficiency issues. Nevertheless, it held a commendable 13th place in the Autoklub ČR’s test (out of 19), and 8th place in the rigorous ADAC test (out of 50).

On the other hand, we have the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, achieving an impressive rating of 92%. It is an improved version of Pirelli P7 Cinturato and is praised for its wet handling as well as proficiency on dry surfaces and overall mileage and efficiency. However, the P7 C2 shows some weaknesses on wet pitches and a slightly wobbly environmental profile. Despite these, the tyre achieved respectable results securing 4th position in the Autoklub ČR’s test and 17th place in the ADAC test.


In terms of mutual test positions, both tyres demonstrate remarkable results. Nonetheless, with all the data at our fingertips, we conclude that the overall winner in this comparison is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 given its higher overall rating and performance. While the Kumho Ecsta HS52 shows promise and delivers good results, the P7 C2 offers more in terms of balanced performance and efficiency.


To summarise, both tyres offer credible performances and have their strengths. Yet, in a head-to-head battle, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 nudges out the Kumho Ecsta HS52. Whichever you choose, you're getting excellent summer touring performance from either the HS52 or the P7 C2.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
9
18
Best position
#2
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
5.8
6.1
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
Available sizes
104
92
47

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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