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Comparison: Pirelli CARRIER WINTER vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

Pirelli

CARRIER WINTER

VS

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER has C wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli

CARRIER WINTER

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

1

10

Best position

#2

#2

Average position

2.0

6.0

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

36

104

Wet

Wet

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Wet circle cornering

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

72%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Wet handling

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

57%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

67%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Wet braking

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Snow

Snow

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

73%

Dry

Dry

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Dry braking

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

71%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Comfort

Comfort

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

64%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Exterior noise

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

56%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Ice

Ice

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

77%

Costs

Costs

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Mileage

Pirelli CARRIER WINTER

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

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