Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle2. Linglong Sport Master 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Linglong Sport Master 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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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 (56%) than Linglong (43%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 73% compared to 42% of the Linglong Sport Master 2. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Sport Master 2 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.
| # | Linglong Sport Master 2
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Linglong Sport Master 2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Linglong Sport Master 2 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Linglong Sport Master 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 3,5 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,1 | |||||
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