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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1-evo vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Hankook Ventus S1-evoPremium
HankookHankook

Ventus S1-evo

R13
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
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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%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 245/30 R20 test, where both the Ventus S1-evo and the Ecsta PS71 were tested.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1-evo
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
2.0
9.0
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
—
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1-evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018245/30 R20View

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