Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP6 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

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, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 54% of the Maxxis Premitra HP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP6 was done in 2026, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP6 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.