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Comparison: Linglong Comfort Master vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Linglong (63%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 76% compared to 48% of the Linglong Comfort Master. The first tyre test of Linglong Comfort Master was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Comfort Master and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Linglong
Comfort Master
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
3
10
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
15.0
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
175
117

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View

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