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Kumho Ecsta HS52 Tyre

Kumho Ecsta HS52
205/55 R16 V (94)

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4.6/5
(963 reviews)
Excellent Grip in Wet
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£49.39

Product description & features

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

Ecsta HS52 Tyre Variants

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

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 - 205/55 R16 V is a summer tyre.

Ratings & Reviews

There are
963
reviews of the Kumho Ecsta HS52

963
total ratings, with
585
review comments
Overall rating
4.6/5
(963 reviews)
5 star
70%
4 star
26%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
Overall rating of my tyres
4.6/5
I would buy the same tyres again
4.5/5
The car feels better to drive
3.9/5
The tyres were value for money
4.4/5
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Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 08/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 03/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
They have been excellent. Drove in heavy rain in Scotland recently and the tyres were sure-footed and dealt with surface water very well. I felt confident in their grip in all conditions
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 21/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 28/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
These tyres feel good in all conditions and are much smoother than than the old tyres they replaced. They perform adequately in wets conditions as well.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 15/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 21/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
The tyres are performing as expected. I have no issues on the dry, I’ve also driven the motorway in thunderstorms and torrential rain and have felt quite safe - no issues with grip albeit a lower speed in those weather conditions of course.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 15/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 21/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Tyres are good and the fitment was excellent and quick
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 29/01/2025
  • Purchased on: 06/11/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Very good in all weather types, impressed with the lack of road noise.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 02/01/2025
  • Purchased on: 03/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
They perform well in all weathers, especially in wet and cold conditions.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 18/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 18/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Excellent performance so fat
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 16/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 13/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
As expected, seem to have good grip in dry and wet
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 13/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 9,000
Seem good in rain and grip well in dry
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 28/12/2023
  • Purchased on: 30/09/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Good tyres in wet conditions
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 24/04/2024
  • Purchased on: 31/01/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
No complaints. They do what they say in the marketing.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 205/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 12/01/2024
  • Purchased on: 07/04/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Good in the wet and dry,wearing well,feel good on the road.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 185/50 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 09/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 08/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Im very happy with the tyres as I have high expectations They make me feel safe in all weather conditions and they have also made the car quieter
Image #1; Kumho Ecsta HS52, 185/50 R16 V; Volkswagen up!
Image #2; Kumho Ecsta HS52, 185/50 R16 V; Volkswagen up!
Image #3; Kumho Ecsta HS52, 185/50 R16 V; Volkswagen up!
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 08/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 04/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
great tyres, easy to book and quickly done.
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 235/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 08/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 10/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Tyres drive well, quiet and stable. MPG not as good as the Michelin Primacy they replaced, but they were £70 a tyre cheaper than new Michelins and that buys a lot of diesel!
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 225/55 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 04/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 09/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
The tyres have work very well in heat and rain
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 235/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 30/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 28/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Tyres performing fine - would happily buy again
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/45 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 25/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 25/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Good in wet conditions, hold the road well at speed, maintain pressure.
Image #1; Kumho Ecsta HS52, 215/45 R16 V; Audi A1
Image #2; Kumho Ecsta HS52, 215/45 R16 V; Audi A1
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 185/55 R15 H
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  • Reviewed on: 25/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 02/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
They are excellent and much quieter than the mix of Chinese brand tyres that were on the car
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 215/45 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 20/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 21/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Perfectly adequate performance on an audi a1 tdi
Tyre review for Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55 R16 V
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 20/06/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
Great in all weather conditions.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 12/09/2024
  • Purchased on: 20/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
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