Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Hankook Ventus Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.