18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 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 65% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Uniroyal RainSport 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Number of tests
10
15
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
6.0
16.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
109
136

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Drag to compare · Scroll to zoom · Double-click for 2×

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

Free — on the App Store

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Free — on the App Store

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.

View in App Store