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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Semperit (51%). The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 2 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Semperit Speed-Life 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
7
10
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
13.7
6.0
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
82
104

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

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