Kumho Ecsta HS51 - Test Results

Test Statistics

10

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Kumho Ecsta HS51 shows a mixed profile with notable improvements around 2021. It achieved a test win (1/20) in Auto Bild 2021 and a podium in the 53-tire braking shootout (3/53), driven by strong wet handling, solid wet/dry braking, good aquaplaning resistance, and competitive wear and value. Earlier tests (2017-2019) were weak in dynamic handling and rolling resistance, including a last place in Auto Bild 2017 (20/20). Overall consistency remains mid-pack due to variability by size and generation, and persistent efficiency/noise drawbacks.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet handling in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
• 5th/53 wet braking (+2.7% from best) in 2021 53-tire braking test
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2nd/20 straight aquaplaning (+0.7% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
• 1st/10 straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Zeitung
Braking Performance (Dry and Wet) Moderate Details
• 3rd/53 dry braking (+2.1%) and 5th/53 wet braking (+2.7%) in 2021 braking test
• 3rd/20 dry braking (+2.1%) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
Wear and Value Moderate Details
• 3rd/20 wear (+12.1% from best) and 3rd/20 value in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
• 4th/15 wear (+26.6% from best) in 2021 ADAC 205/55 R16

Performance Weaknesses

Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• 20th/20 rolling resistance (+32.8% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
• 9th/10 rolling resistance (+17.9% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
Dry and Wet Handling (legacy/size-dependent) Moderate Details
• 20th/20 dry and wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild 225/50 R17
• 8th/10 dry handling (+2.4%) and 9th/10 wet handling (+8.9%) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 14th/20 noise (+3.2% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild 16" test
• 70 dB (3rd/10 but still +2.9% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test

2021

Exemplary.

Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Handling

Weak:
Rolling Resistance

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2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Kumho Ecsta HS51 feels less precise in the dry compared to its peers, and only has an average dry braking result. It's better in the wet, with high aquaplaning resistance, and has reasonable le...

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