In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than
Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 64% of the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. The first tyre test of Toyo Proxes Sport 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.