Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
4 tires ranked on the 3 independent tests that drove all of them together. Every measurement is scored against the best of the group, then weighted by discipline; move the weighting and the leaderboard re-ranks.
The quick answer
On the Balanced weighting the Kumho Ecsta HS52 leads with 98.1%, 0.2 points ahead of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
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Kumho Ecsta HS52
98.1%leads
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97.9%0.2 pts behind
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
97.5%0.6 pts behind
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse
94.9%3.2 pts behind
Scores are relative: in every measurement the best tire of the group scores 100% and the rest are scaled to it, so a tire can rank first here and still trail a tire that never shared a test with it. Data updated October 2026.
Leaderboard
Each discipline score is the weighted mean of its measurements across the 3 shared tests, and the total is the weighted mean of the disciplines. Pick a preset or set the sliders yourself, then update: the table below re-ranks without leaving the page.
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Dry
Wet
Comfort
Value
| Rank | Tire | Score | Dry | Wet | Comfort | Value |
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| 1 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 98.1% | 99.9% | 97.6% | 97.4% | 94.2% |
| 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 97.9% | 99.4% | 97.3% | 96.9% | 96.3% |
| 3 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | 97.5% | 98.7% | 98% | 96.7% | 91.8% |
| 4 | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 94.9% | 97.5% | 93.5% | 99.2% | 91.6% |
Discipline columns show the score on the current weighting; 100% means the tire was best of the group in every measurement of that discipline.
Performance overview
One axis per measurement, with the best tire of the group at the rim. The larger the shape, the fewer weak spots.
Every measurement
Averaged across the shared tests, in the unit each test recorded. The direction under each title says which way is better.
Full data table
The averaged figure behind every bar above, grouped by discipline. The best figure in each row is marked.
| Metric | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking ftlower is better | 122 | 121 | 118 | 119 |
| Dry Handling mphhigher is better | 71.2 | 72.2 | 72.1 | 71.8 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking ftlower is better | 129 | 119 | 115 | 117 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ftlower is better | 132 | 117 | 123 | 116 |
| Wet Handling mphhigher is better | 45.5 | 46.3 | 47 | 46.2 |
| Wet Circle mphhigher is better | 13.2 | 13.7 | 14 | 13.6 |
| Straight Aqua mphhigher is better | 51.5 | 50.7 | 51 | 49.4 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s²higher is better | 14.1 | 13.6 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise dBlower is better | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.05 | 72.5 |
| Tire Weight lblower is better | 17 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear mileshigher is better | 20039 | 20692 | 21950 | 21266 |
| Value Price/1000lower is better | 7.65 | 6.91 | 5.92 | 6.77 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / tlower is better | 7.48 | 8.22 | 8.46 | 7.65 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100kmlower is better | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Abrasion mg/km/tlower is better | 80.2 | 75.7 | 79.3 | 67.6 |
Test-by-test record
Across the 3 shared tests, the tire that finished highest takes the win; a tie at the top is a draw. The finishing positions are against the whole field of each test, not just these tires.
| # | Tire | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg. position | Best |
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| 1 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | P2 |
| 2 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.7 | P6 |
| 3 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.7 | P4 |
| 4 | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15.3 | P10 |
The 3 shared tests
| Test | Ecsta HS52 | Ventus Prime 4 | ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | Sport BluResponse |
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| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P4 | P7 | P7 | P10 |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P2 | P4 | P7 | P20 |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P8 | P9 | P6 | P16 |
Two at a time
3 head-to-head pages exist for pairs in this group, each with the full measurement-by-measurement record for just those two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best tire overall?
Across 3 shared independent tests, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 ranks highest overall with a score of 98.1%, ahead of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (97.9%).
Which tire has the best wet braking?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 has the best wet braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 115ft.
Which tire has the best dry braking?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 has the best dry braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 118ft.
Which tire has the best wear?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 has the best wear across 3 shared tests, averaging 21950miles.
Which tire has the best rolling resistance?
The Dunlop Sport BluResponse has the best rolling resistance across 3 shared tests, averaging 7.48kg / t.
Which tire has the best noise?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 has the best noise across 3 shared tests, averaging 72.05dB.
Which tire do owners rate highest?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 has the highest owner rating at 82% from 30 reviews.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements and finishing positions are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when every tire in the group ran in it, so each figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the ones beside it.
About the scoring
In each measurement the best average of the group scores 100% and the others are scaled to it. Discipline scores weight those measurements, the total weights the disciplines, and the default weighting follows the season of the tires.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.