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Comparison: Nokian Line vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Nokian LineUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Line

R14 – R17
Hankook ION FlexClimateUpper-middle
HankookHankook

ION FlexClimate

9.0
R17 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

9.0
R15 – R21
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
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Test Profile

Nokian
Line
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Falken
e.Ziex
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
6
1
10
3
4
Best position
#6
#1
#2
#2
#2
Average position
12.2
1.0
6.0
3.7
3.3
Latest test
2018
2025
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
53
27
109
36
40

Wet

Wet
Nokian Line
84%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Line
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Line
84%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Wet handling
Nokian Line
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Wet braking
Nokian Line
84%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Line
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Line
76%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Dry handling
Nokian Line
83%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Dry braking
Nokian Line
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Line
68%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Mileage
Nokian Line
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Line
78%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Line
68%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Exterior noise
Nokian Line
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%

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