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Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport vs Kumho Ecsta HS52 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta HS52 leads, 77–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 81 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 2,328 reviews
“Mini review of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 I was running some Hankook's on my GT before and the tire wall not stiff enough. Now I've mounted these Kumho Ecsta HS52's and I highly recommend them: The tire wall is nicely rigid and they grip great in the dry, took quite some intent to make them loose traction. Additionally, I've accidentally ran over a pretty big sharp looking rock at decent speed that aimed right in a tread groove (thinnest part) and the thing shrugged it off no problem. And all of this for a damn good price too! So if anyone's looking for good tires, now you know.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Ecsta HS52 +782Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 78 76 -
75
Wet
Ecsta HS52 +479Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online 77 71 -
71
Comfort
Eagle F1 Sport +665Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Reviews found online 72 60 -
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 -
66
Treadwear
Ecsta HS52 +874Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 66 67 -
78
Handling
Eagle F1 Sport +276Why this score
Source Eagle F1 Sport Ecsta HS52 Reviews found online 78 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 82 |
| Wet | 75 | 79 |
| Comfort | 71 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 74 |
| Handling | 78 | 76 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Eagle F1 Sport
77
/ 100
Ecsta HS52
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eagle F1 Sport
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with high cornering confidence
- High level of comfort and plush ride quality for a sporty tire
- Sharp steering response and improved handling
Cons
- Potential for aquaplaning in heavy downpours
- Some reports of rapid outer tread wear or durability issues under harsh driving
- Softer sidewalls can sometimes reduce direct steering feedback
Tire B Ecsta HS52
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather traction
- Low road noise and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- A few reports of accelerated or abnormal tread wear
- Slightly sensitive to tire pressure regarding comfort
- Occasional complaints of high-speed vibration or imbalance early on
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 receives a polarized mix of reviews from the community, praised by many for its rigid sidewalls, strong dry grip, sharp steering responsiveness, and great value compared to premium alternatives. However, some users report disappointing wet weather performance, potential issues with aquaplaning resistance, and inconsistent test results across different sizes. Overall, it is viewed as a solid mid-range option, though experiences with wet traction and longevity vary significantly among drivers.
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2025-09-23
“What’s up with these tyres? Kumho ectsa hs52 date code 3923, tyres are (UK) legal regards tread but I can’t imagine this damage is normal. Both front tyres have this, looks like the tread is tearing apart in multiple places. I did not fit these tyres but it was mot’d 3 months ago and has done 2k miles since. I’ve owned the car 11 months but only noticed this very recently. I am getting them replaced on Monday with little use before then but I’m curious how this has happened. Is it just a shit brand? Wear is even across the face so I don’t think it would be the alignment or anything to do with the car and the damage is random across the contact patch. It’s a Peugeot 508 2l diesel so quite a bit of weight on the nose. Fitting Bridgestone Turanza 6. Rear tyres are good, but a different brand (horizon horace 2122 date)”
r/TyreReviews
·2 upvotes ·2026-02-07
“I had the kumho ecsta hs52's on my previous car. I was very satisfied with them. Good grip in the dry and wet and very responsive. Kumho in general makes really good tires”
r/TyreReviews
·1 upvote ·2026-01-22
“Bad i have hs52 on my audi a3 8l quattro 1.8t i have no grip with rain.. Like cant corner fast it just goes straight... Dry its fine but wet forget it. My oncle has the same experience with kuhmo on his bmw 118 diesel he got some rims and they had pretty good threats kumho on it. He said all it wanted was to drift and spin out. He said a couple of times it did a 180 he said never again i said same don't trust my car with these tyres. Im gonna get some new rim 17" and Goodyear asymmetric 6. To replace my 16" stock rims with kumho... I have had bad tyres but never this bad. Like 1 ere prix were even better in my Mercedes even doh they became ovals.”
Top themes
#Dry grip and handling#Wet weather performance#Sidewall stiffness#Price and value#Comparison with competitors#Fuel economy and weight#Tread wear and durability
Based on 17 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport | B · Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
77
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS52 — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Ecsta HS52 scores 74 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta HS52 scores 82 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 71 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta HS52 scores 79 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HS52
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.