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Comparison: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Budget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master Winter

4.8
R18
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
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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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Linglong (48%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 48% of the Linglong Sport Master Winter. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master Winter was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

Linglong
Sport Master Winter
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
11.2
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
1
104

Wet

Wet
Linglong Sport Master Winter
56%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
60%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Linglong Sport Master Winter
34%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Linglong Sport Master Winter
56%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet circle cornering
Linglong Sport Master Winter
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Linglong Sport Master Winter
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry performance
Linglong Sport Master Winter
39%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%

Snow

Snow
Linglong Sport Master Winter
59%
Snow braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
66%
Snow traction
Linglong Sport Master Winter
52%
Snow handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
60%

Costs

Costs
Linglong Sport Master Winter
46%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Linglong Sport Master Winter
50%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Linglong Sport Master Winter
44%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Linglong Sport Master Winter
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Comfort
Linglong Sport Master Winter
55%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Exterior noise
Linglong Sport Master Winter
55%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

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