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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 53% of the Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Uniroyal
RAINEXPERT 5
Number of tests
10
1
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
6.0
7.0
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
104
70

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
96%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
96%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
69%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
83%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
78%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
87%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
61%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
67%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
55%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Uniroyal RAINEXPERT 5
88%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

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