Tests 67 · 4 tests Owners 72 · 131 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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BFGoodrich g-Grip vs Kumho Ecsta HS51 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta HS51 leads, 72–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 6 tests Owners 69 · 1,662 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Ecsta HS51 +574Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 76 Reviews found online 74 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 92% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
69
Wet
Ecsta HS51 +877Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 79 Reviews found online 72 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 75% Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 92% -
71
Comfort
g-Grip +269Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 72 69 -
64
Noise
Ecsta HS51 +266Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 63 65 -
72
Treadwear
g-Grip +270Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 73 Reviews found online 72 65 -
71
Handling
g-Grip +368Why this score
Source g-Grip Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 71 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Grip | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 72 |
| Dry | 69 | 74 |
| Wet | 69 | 77 |
| Comfort | 71 | 69 |
| Noise | 64 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 70 |
| Handling | 71 | 68 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
g-Grip
72
/ 100
Ecsta HS51
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | g-Grip | Ecsta HS51 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 92% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 75% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +6.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 77% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 82% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −23.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 91% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 88% #3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 6% #18/50 · 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −94.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −5.7 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #9/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 75% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +19.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #6/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 92% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Grip
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium tier brands
- Strong, reliable dry grip and handling
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Some increase in road noise as the tires age and wear down
- Softer sidewalls can reduce steering feedback or initial confidence
- Wet weather grip can feel inconsistent or require extra caution during aggressive cornering
Tire B Ecsta HS51
Pros
- Impressive wet and dry weather traction
- Excellent value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a wobbly or loose feeling during aggressive cornering
- Some users experienced faster-than-expected tread wear on the front axle
- Occasional complaints regarding poor steering feedback and high-speed handling at the limit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Grip | B · Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 32 | 27 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 14″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Grip
72
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51 — better wet and dry. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 77 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 74 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Grip scores 71 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HS51
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.