Ecsta HS52
Strong: wet roads and dry roadsweak: aquaplaning
Where this tyre is strong
Kumho Ecsta HS52 in tests
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 summer tyre has been tested in one independent tyre test in 2024 (Auto Bild). Its TyreRanker score is 93/100, which ranks it No. 3 among 62 tested summer tyres. The Ecsta HS52 is one of the top tyres in its class.
Its best result is No. 4 out of 20 tyres (Auto Bild 2024, size 205/55 R16).
The Ecsta HS52 is strongest in the wet (96 points, class average 79) and in the dry (100 points, class average 83). It is weaker in aquaplaning resistance (80 points, class average 90).
The tests used size 205/55 R16. In size 195/65 R15, prices start at €58.05 (prices are subject to change). As the tyre has been tested in only one test, its overall score is provisional.
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kumho Ecsta HS52 a good summer tyre?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 received a TyreRanker score of 93/100 and ranks No. 3 among 62 summer tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (1 in total).
How many tests has the Kumho Ecsta HS52 won?
According to our data, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has not won any tests. Its best result is No. 4 out of 20 tyres (Auto Bild 2024, size 205/55 R16).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Kumho Ecsta HS52?
The Ecsta HS52 is strongest in the wet (96 points, class average 79) and in the dry (100 points, class average 83). It is weaker in aquaplaning resistance (80 points, class average 90).