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Comparison: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 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 - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
Bluearth AE-50
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.8
6.0
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
12
104

Wet

Wet
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Wet braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
45%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%

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