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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip 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
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
9
31
3
Best position
#2
#2
#1
#2
Average position
6.0
5.8
9.5
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2026
Available sizes
104
92
64
40

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%

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