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Kumho Ecsta HS52
195/45 R16 V (84)

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Product description & features

  • Balanced handling on wet and dry surfaces
  • Increased levels of comfort
  • Thorough grip and braking performance

A budget tyre that still promises high performance capabilities, the Ecsta HS52 is developed for strong handling in both wet and dry weather conditions.

These car tyres offer features to help tackle aquaplaning, further strengthening the tyre’s wet grip performance.

An innovative tread compound increases mileage of the tyre compared to its predecessor, the Ecsta HS51.

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 arrives in 14-inch to 20-inch rim sized tyres.

Strong Wet and Dry Grip

The Ecsta HS52 arrives with an asymmetrical tread design, providing highly balanced performance on wet and dry driving conditions.

The wide grooves featured on the tread helps the tyre tackle aquaplaning through efficient water dispersion across the tyre.

Enhanced Mileage

Thanks to a blend of high grip resins, highly dispersible silica and multi-functionalised polymers not only helps the wet and dry grip performance, but also positively contributes to longevity of the tyre.

Wet-weather performance is achieved through the silica compound as the silica works to provide a low-heat build-up.

Ecsta HS52 Awards & Recognition

  • IF Design Award, Winner – 2022

Ecsta HS52 Tyre Variants

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

  • Passenger car tyres

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 - 195/45 R16 V is a summer tyre.

Kumho Ecsta HS52 - 195/45 R16 V Reviews

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Ratings & Reviews

There are
2378
reviews of the Kumho Ecsta HS52

2378
total ratings, with
1358
review comments
Overall rating
4.6/5

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: MG
  • Car model: MG3
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 16/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Look good, originals lasted 3 years.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Corsa
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 08/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
No driving issues in the rain, I will wait to see how they perform in the ice/snow

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R15 H

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Fiesta
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
Great so far.but they are very new.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 185/55 R15 H

  • Car make: Fiat
  • Car model: 500
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 12/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
They seem to be wearing well and evenly after fully wheel alignment

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Grand C-MAX
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 18/09/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,500
Give a quiet smooth ride - Happy with noise and grip

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Corsa
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 14/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
As good as the original tyres

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 225/65 R17 V

  • Car make: Honda
  • Car model: CR-V
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 05/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 12/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Quiet and handle well

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/45 R16 V

  • Car make: SEAT
  • Car model: Ibiza
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 03/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 04/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Driven about 1,000 miles with no issues. Good compromise between value and performance.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Corsa
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 27/10/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 11,000
Still a great buy after a year. Nearly 12,000 and the tread is still great, the dry and wet grip very predictable and road noise is low. A great tyre. - Having replaced a front set of Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's with these Kumho Ecsta (first time trying mid-range tyres instead of premium) I have been amazed. The wet grip is fantastic and the dry grip is good, although not as good as Goodyear. The noise is suppressed and very comfortable. For the price you cannot go wrong.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Corsa
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Very good grip in the wet and good noise levels.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/55 R16 W

  • Car make: Citroen
  • Car model: Berlingo
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 30/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Very satisfied with the tyres and their performance.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 175/65 R14 H

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Fiesta
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 30/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 31/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Been using Khomo tyres for several years now, good val, good wear life (for these days) Watched a best tyre comparison video, and Khomo did very well.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/50 R16 W

  • Car make: Mazda
  • Car model: MX-5
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 30/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 28/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
The new Kumo Tyres have proved much better than my old ones with improved road handling , less road noise and better grip in the dry and wet. Driver comfort much better as well. Have driven 750 miles so far and happy with my purchase

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/45 R16 V

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A1
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 25/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 18/10/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 16,000
Lasting well. Good grip. Only downside is they are very grey looking and if like me you use tyre shine they don’t go that marvellous gloss black that you expect. - Good grip and very quiet

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: 208
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 24/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 31/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Good tyres no issues and excellent valve for money

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V

  • Car make: Volkswagen
  • Car model: Golf
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 23/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 24/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Good grip and efficiency on fuel

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R15 H

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Fiesta
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 23/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 31/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Needed 2.5 new tyres so replaced all 4 with these. Very happy and would go so far to say there is a clear improvement in driving response (2016 fiesta)

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/50 R16 V

  • Car make: Renault
  • Car model: Clio
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 21/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 21/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
I have them on front wear ok not sure exact mileage. So i put same a few years later on rear. I buy them as they feel like premium tyre at a good price feel safe fitted to older Renault clio.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/65 R17 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Grandland X
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 17/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 02/10/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 10,500
Spot on for round town and the motorway - Does exactly what I want.

Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/65 R17 V

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Grandland X
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 16/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 23/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Good tread wear, good grip and water displacement
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