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    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA and Kumho Ecsta HS52 appear in 8 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Kumho Ecsta HS52 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 7 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA and Kumho Ecsta HS52 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Choose Kumho Ecsta HS52 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich g Force Phenom TAKumho Ecsta HS52
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used17
    Best rank#3#1
    Avg rank6.610.2
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score—89.4

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    89.4
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich g Force Phenom TAKumho Ecsta HS52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Avg rank 9.9
    32
    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.3
    Avg rank 5.6
    213
    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 13.6
    1
    Kumho Ecsta HS52
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 9.8
    1
    Kumho Ecsta HS52
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 4.3
    12
    Kumho Ecsta HS52

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.9 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.6 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 13.6, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Kumho Ecsta HS52

    The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA or Kumho Ecsta HS52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta HS52 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 ranks better than the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta HS52 in 7.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →