Kumho to launch Ecsta HS52 high performance summer tyre

Full Wintercraft WP72 range also coming in next 12 months

Kumho is bringing the follow-up to its highly rated Ecsta HS51 to the replacement tyre market in 2022. The Ecsta HS52 will be available from Kumho dealers this spring. The tyre, the latest in the Korean tyre manufacturer’s Ecsta range for performance cars comes after its predecessor’s triumph in Auto Bild’s March 2021 summer tyre test, when it topped a list of 53 candidates. By the end of 2022 the HS52 will be available in 46 sizes to fit rim diameters between 14 and 18 inches.

The Kumho Ecsta HS52 features a new high-grip tread compound, asymmetric tread design and 3D interlocking sipes. Kumho states that these technologies will help the newcomer to offer superior braking on wet and dry surfaces, better wet grip, and increased mileage when compared to its predecessor.

Seasonal grip

Kumho’s latest range includes tyres for all-round and winter fitment too. The all-season Solus 4S HA32, a Red Dot Design Award winner, features a cutting edge compound and zig-zag V-shaped tread pattern. It is available in sizes between 13 and 18 inches for a wide spectrum of passenger cars.

For specialised winter weather performance, Kumho offers another relatively new tyre, the Wintercraft WP72. Primarily intended for medium and large-sized family and executive cars, the new WP72 winter pattern offers superior dry, wet and snow performance to the outgoing WP71, and is initially available in selected 18 to 20-inch sizes. The entire range will fully replace the WP71 in time for the 2022/23 winter season.