In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than
Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. 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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 also have A wet ratings.
