Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (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 Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 81% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta Sport (PS72) and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also have A wet ratings.