Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22

Test reports — summarized by us for you

• exemplary (1,2)

  Conclusion: Placed 2nd in Auto Bild's 2024 summer tyre market overview. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 55

  2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16
• exemplary (1,3)

  Conclusion: Placed 3rd in Auto Bild's 2022 summer tyre market overview. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 44

  2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17
• good (1,6)

  Conclusion: The Kumho Ecsta HS52 earns a solid rating in driving safety, providing good steering feedback and secure handling at the limit on dry roads, complemented by a short braking distance. On wet roads, it impresses with its braking performance and wet handling, offering dependable traction and easy, secure maneuverability. However, its aquaplaning performance is rated as average. Overall, the Kumho receives a good rating for wet performance. In terms of environmental impact, the Kumho achieves only an average outcome. While it scores well in projected mileage and wear, its higher tire weight results in only average efficiency. The sustainability of this tire, produced in China/Korea, is rated as sufficient. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 16

  2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
• good (1,7)

  Conclusion: Testing highlighted balanced and good on dry and wet roads. Drawbacks included slight weaknesses in the environmental balance, weaknesses in efficiency, and weaknesses in sustainability. | Note: Ranked 8th out of 45

  2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 91V
• good (1,7)

  Conclusion: Testing highlighted convincing performance on wet and dry roads, short stopping distances in the wet and dry distances, and affordable price. Drawbacks included moderate rolling comfort. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 21

  2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 91V
• good (2,0)

  Conclusion: Testing highlighted balanced performance, short stopping distances in the wet and dry, good comfort, and good price to performance ratio. Drawbacks included slow steering. | Note: Ranked 6th out of 22

  2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
• satisfactory (3,2)

  Conclusion: The updated Ecsta HS52 scores well on wet roads but only fair overall because of weak dry-road performance and increased weight. According to the summary, dry-road steering feedback and precision are merely adequate; wet grip and braking are good. Environmental performance is fair due to high abrasion and heavy weight, despite good predicted mileage and efficiency. ADAC lists short dry braking, good wet handling and good mileage as strengths, but notes deficits in dry handling, aquaplaning behaviour and slightly elevated abrasion and weight. | Note: Ranked 9th out of 16

  2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 98W
• Tyre Reviewssatisfactory (3,4)

  Conclusion: Testing highlighted very good overall performance dry handling, short dry stopping distances, good aquaplaning resistance, and low external noise. Drawbacks included average wet grip. | Note: Ranked 8th out of 13

  2023 tyre Reviews Summer tyre test · 205/55 R16 91V