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Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7

The Ecsta HS52 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ecsta HS52 for tread life. The Ecsta HS52 usually costs less.

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Comfortable and quiet on a budget.

Grand touring · Value

Pirelli

Cinturato P7

Comfort-focused, common OE fitment on sedans.

Grand touring · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverEcsta HS52Cinturato P7
Daily driving, wet winters55 (higher)50
Spirited roads, warm climate53 (higher)52
Longest life and lowest cost53 (higher)48

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

Ecsta HS52Cinturato P7
Dry grip56
Wet grip65
Tread life53
Quiet & comfort67
Efficiency55

Ecsta HS52

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Tyre Reviews

TyreReviews 8 tests vs Ventus Prime 4: HS52 won 5-3, ~0.4% quieter.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Cinturato P7

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Auto Bild
Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16 (P7 C2): 92.7%, wet 44.4 m, 24,900 km.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the Ecsta HS52 or the Cinturato P7?

The Ecsta HS52 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ecsta HS52 for tread life. The Ecsta HS52 usually costs less.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.