Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 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 Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 appear in 10 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 Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta HS52 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta HS52 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.7 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.4 11 | Avg rank 9.9 32 | Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Avg rank 5.6 213 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 13.6 1 | Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 4.3 12 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
💧 Wet: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 9.9 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
☀️ Dry: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 10.5 for the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 13.6 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
📏 Mileage: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.8 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
🔋 Efficiency: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.5 for the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 or Kumho Ecsta HS52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 appears in 3 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 →