Segment
1. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WetProof 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 WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where WetProof is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian WetProof
| Kumho Ecsta HS52
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | 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
1. Nokian WetProof 5.642. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good2. Nokian WetProof Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof | 101,3 | 102,2 | 100,4 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 96,9 | 94,3 | 99,5 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,3 | |||||
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