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Comparison: Metzeler Sportec M3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Metzeler Sportec M3
MetzelerMetzeler

Sportec M3

R13 – R17
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Metzeler) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Metzeler (0%).

Test Profile

Metzeler
Sportec M3
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
—
10
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
6.0
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
5
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%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
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%

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