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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Yokohama

BluEarth-XT

VS

Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

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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%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. We also know where BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Yokohama

BluEarth-XT

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Number of tests

1

10

Best position

#7

#2

Average position

7.0

6.0

Latest test

2025

2026

Available sizes

—

104

Wet

Wet

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

59%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Aquaplaning - cross

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

51%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Wet braking

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

62%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

38%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Wet circle cornering

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

77%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Wet handling

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Costs

Costs

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

51%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Rolling resistance

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

51%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Mileage

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

45%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Dry

Dry

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Dry handling

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

67%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Dry braking

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

64%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Comfort

Comfort

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

82%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Comfort

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

71%

Exterior noise

Yokohama BluEarth-XT

95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

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