Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 81% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.