Segment
1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Premium2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Kumho (54%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse has a better rating of 83% compared to 81% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport BluResponse was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Sport BluResponse and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | 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. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | |||||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 36,9 | 30,0 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 35,4 | 26,1 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 98,6 | 97,8 | 99,3 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,6 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,3 | |||||
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