Segment
1. Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Upper-middle2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Hakka Blue 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Kumho (60%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 78% compared to 68% of the Nokian Hakka Blue 3. The first tyre test of Nokian Hakka Blue 3 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Hakka Blue 3 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.
| # | Nokian Hakka Blue 3
| Kumho Ecsta HS52
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R14 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. 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
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 87 | ||||||
| Nokian Hakka Blue 3 | 85 | ||||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 84 | ||||||
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