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Comparison: Tristar Ecopower 4 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Tristar Ecopower 4Budget
TristarTristar

Ecopower 4

1.9
R14 – R16
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Tristar
Ecopower 4
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
2
10
24
Best position
#7
#2
#1
Average position
19.0
6.0
2.7
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
36
109
302

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Tristar Ecopower 4
51%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet handling
Tristar Ecopower 4
58%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Tristar Ecopower 4
42%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Wet braking
Tristar Ecopower 4
37%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Dry
Tristar Ecopower 4
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry handling
Tristar Ecopower 4
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Dry braking
Tristar Ecopower 4
52%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Comfort
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Exterior noise
Tristar Ecopower 4
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Costs
Tristar Ecopower 4
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Rolling resistance
Tristar Ecopower 4
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%

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