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Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
1
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
27
225

Wet

Wet
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Snow

Snow
Hankook ION FlexClimate
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%

Costs

Costs
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%

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