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Comparison: Riken Road Performance vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Riken Road Performance
RikenRiken

Road Performance

R15 – R16
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Riken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). The first tyre test of Riken Road Performance was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Road Performance and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.

Test Profile

Riken
Road Performance
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
—
10
Best position
—
#2
Average position
—
6.0
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
—
104

Wet

Wet
Riken Road Performance
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet braking
Riken Road Performance
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Riken Road Performance
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Riken Road Performance
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

Dry

Dry
Riken Road Performance
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Riken Road Performance
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Costs

Costs
Riken Road Performance
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Mileage
Riken Road Performance
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Riken Road Performance
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Riken Road Performance
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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