Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle2. Firemax FM601 Lowcost
Comparison: Firemax FM601 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Firemax) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Firemax (2%). The first tyre test of Firemax FM601 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the FM601 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Firemax FM601
| Kumho Ecsta HS52
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| Dimensions | R14 - R65 | R14 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
2. Firemax FM601 42.
Worst position in test
2. Firemax FM601 51.
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Firemax FM601 | 38,4 | 34,9 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 35,4 | 26,1 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Firemax FM601 | 39,8 | 36,0 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 35,7 | 28,6 | |||||
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