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Kumho Ecsta Hs52 Xl

Summer passenger car tyre · 215/50R17

from$375.00/tyre
mid-range — strong dry braking at good valueIn stock at 1 retailerPrices checked 5 Sept 2026
Kumho Ecsta Hs52 Xl tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means215/50 R17 95W
215 · Width
The tyre is 215 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
50 · Profile
Sidewall height is 50% of the width — a balanced mix of handling and ride comfort.
R17 · Rim
Fits a 17-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.
95W · Load & speed
Carries up to 690 kg per tyre, rated to 270 km/h.

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 is a summer tyre for passenger cars that finished 3rd of 16 in ADAC's 2024 summer tyre test. Reviews highlight strong dry braking and competitive wet grip. Note that in NZ it sits in the premium price tier for its sizes, so compare prices carefully. EU labels vary by size: wet grip ranges from A down to D, and noise runs 70–72 dB.

Wet grip
48%
Mostly EU label C/D across sizes; competitive per test
Quiet & comfort
58%
EU noise 70–72 dB; no comfort claims in material
Sports handling
65%
Strong dry braking per ADAC 2024 test description
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday summer commuting in a passenger car
  • Want a test-proven mid-range option with strong dry braking
  • Drive mostly on sealed roads in warmer months
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Want consistent wet grip across all sizes — labels range A to D
  • Need a winter or all-season tyre for cold conditions
  • Want the quietest ride — 70–72 dB noise rating

Specifications

Vehicle type
4x4, SUV
Usage
Summer/All season tyre
Tread depth
7.6 mm
Run flat
No
Electric vehicle
No

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 1 retailer
4.3(96)
TyroolaShop tyres online in New Zealand. Lowest prices guaranteed, fast delivery, and local fitting options available. Find your tyres at Tyroola.
In stock
$375.00/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting + delivery
≈ $1687.60for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.396 Google reviews
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  • _
    __2 weeks ago

    Showed up as described, it's my 3rd set of tyres from them and I've been happy each time.

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  • MS
    Mike Skinnera month ago

    Amazing price and fast delivery. Had to wait a week but a no brainer with prices that don’t make you feel ripped off

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  • AP
    Amit Prasada year ago

    I had a fantastic experience with Tyroola Ltd! The ordering process was smooth and hassle-free, and their customer service was excellent. The fitting service was quick and professional. The prices were competitive, and I appreciated the clear communication throughout the process. I highly recommend Tyroola for anyone looking for quality tyres and great service!

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  • RC
    Rod Clements2 years ago

    ⛔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 Stars go to TYROOLA as they had the stock Couldn't be beaten on price (even with modest courier cost) + delivered promptly with good communication by phone importantly. Recommended.✅ SupershopperNz/ROD Whangarei 🇦🇺

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  • PB
    Peter Brennan6 months ago

    Tyroola,have a great selection of tyres, ordering was easy, with good tracking and updates, I would use them again.👍

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About Kumho

South Korea · Founded 1960

Kumho Tire is a South Korean tyre manufacturer headquartered in Gwangju, founded in 1960 (originally as Samyang Tire) and now majority-owned by China's Doublestar Group. It supplies OE tyres to major automakers and sells a broad passenger, SUV, performance and commercial range positioned as a mainstream mid-range brand, sitting below premium makers but above budget Chinese labels.

OE supply to Hyundai/Kia and other automakersEcsta performance linepassenger, SUV, UHP and commercial tyre rangesmotorsport tyre sponsorships
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