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ECSTA HS52

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 215/55 R17 among 67 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
38 522 Ft
in 215/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index

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Tyre variants (2)

Your size 215/55 R17 98W XL EAN: 8808956361693 SAP: 2337493
KUMHO ECSTA HS52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 38 522 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
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Your size 215/55 R17 98W XL EAN: 8808956316464 SAP: 2302993
KUMHO HS52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 41 646 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
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Current prices for size 215/55 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Kumho ECSTA HS52 evaluated

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 215/55 R17 among 67 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 27 measurements · 8 tests
beats 67 of 89
76 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 6 tests
beats 80 of 89
93 +9,8 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 16 of 74
23 −2,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 41 of 72
65 +1,4 %
Dry from 9 measurements · 8 tests
beats 75 of 89
85 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 73 of 89
87 +3,7 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 60 of 72
85 ≈ average
Economy from 14 measurements · 6 tests
beats 44 of 77
58 +5,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 6 tests
beats 12 of 76
18 −1,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 47 of 64
76 +12,9 %
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 5 tests
beats 13 of 73
18 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 33 of 73
48 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 1 of 60
3 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 85 % Wet 76 %
Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 82 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure

Where Kumho ECSTA HS52 stands in size 215/55 R17

Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,0 38 522 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 48 581 Ft Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 50 910 Ft Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 59 226 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 51 154 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 51 154 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 50 773 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 48 370 Ft Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 38 726 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 46 044 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 57 821 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 50 834 Ft Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 41 150 Ft Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 38 522 Ft This tyre Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 44 774 Ft Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 39 472 Ft Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 41 761 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 45 945 Ft Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 42 835 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 41 943 Ft Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 39 181 Ft Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 50 080 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 40 458 Ft Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 42 915 Ft Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 40 754 Ft Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.2 52 800 Ft Kumho ECSTA HS51 7.0 34 980 Ft Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 36 008 Ft Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 39 188 Ft Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 39 559 Ft Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 36 592 Ft Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 33 650 Ft Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 37 929 Ft Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 37 837 Ft Cooper SUMMER 5.9 37 600 Ft Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 30 737 Ft
5,4 Median 7,9 9,6
11. rank in the group of 35 compared
54 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,1 above the group median group median 7,9
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 48 581 Ft +10 059 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 50 910 Ft +12 387 Ft
  3. 3. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 59 226 Ft +20 704 Ft
  4. 4. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 51 154 Ft +12 632 Ft
  5. 4. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 51 154 Ft +12 632 Ft
  6. 6. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 50 773 Ft +12 251 Ft
  7. 7. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 48 370 Ft +9 847 Ft
  8. 7. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 38 726 Ft +204 Ft
  9. 9. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 46 044 Ft +7 522 Ft
  10. 10. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 57 821 Ft +19 298 Ft
  11. 11. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 50 834 Ft +12 312 Ft
  12. 11. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 41 150 Ft +2 628 Ft
  13. 11. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 This tyre 38 522 Ft
  14. 11. 8.0 Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 44 774 Ft +6 252 Ft
  15. 11. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 39 472 Ft +949 Ft
  16. 11. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 41 761 Ft +3 239 Ft
  17. 17. 7.9 Vredestein ULTRAC 45 945 Ft +7 422 Ft
  18. 17. 7.9 Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 42 835 Ft +4 312 Ft
  19. 19. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 41 943 Ft +3 421 Ft
  20. 20. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 39 181 Ft +658 Ft
  21. 21. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 50 080 Ft +11 557 Ft
  22. 21. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 40 458 Ft +1 936 Ft
  23. 21. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 42 915 Ft +4 393 Ft
  24. 24. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 40 754 Ft +2 232 Ft
  25. 24. 7.2 Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 52 800 Ft +14 278 Ft
  26. 26. 7.0 Kumho ECSTA HS51 34 980 Ft −3 543 Ft
  27. 26. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 36 008 Ft −2 515 Ft
  28. 26. 7.0 Kleber DYNAXER HP4 39 188 Ft +666 Ft
  29. 26. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 39 559 Ft +1 037 Ft
  30. 30. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 36 592 Ft −1 930 Ft
  31. 31. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 33 650 Ft −4 873 Ft
  32. 32. 6.2 Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 37 929 Ft −593 Ft
  33. 33. 5.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 37 837 Ft −685 Ft
  34. 33. 5.9 Cooper SUMMER 37 600 Ft −923 Ft
  35. 35. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 30 737 Ft −7 786 Ft
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Kumho ECSTA HS52 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)W
Product code2337493
EAN8808956361693
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread ECSTA HS52
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 6,3
2026
9. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
16 tyres
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2024
5. place
Auto Bild Test letných pneumatík 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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3. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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2023
8. place
Tyrereviews Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R17.

Current lowest
38 522,45 Ft
↘ 3,13 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
38 437,62 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
39 768,00 Ft
3.11.2026
39 768,00 38 437,62 38 522,45 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 39 768,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 39 291,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 38 836,95 Ft 5.11.2026: 38 437,62 Ft 5.11.2026: 38 446,23 Ft 6.11.2026: 38 522,45 Ft 8.11.2026: 38 522,45 Ft

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