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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

Maxxis

Premitra AS AP3

VS

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Premitra AS AP3

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

13

10

Best position

#4

#2

Average position

8.8

6.0

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

530

104

Wet

Wet

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Wet braking

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

63%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Wet handling

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

85%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Costs

Costs

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Rolling resistance

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

60%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Mileage

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

50%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Price/value

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

71%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Comfort

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

72%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Comfort

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Dry

Dry

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Dry braking

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

76%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Dry handling

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

68%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Dimensions and prices

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