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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Imperial EcoSport 2 (2026)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

8.1
R17 – R22
VS
Imperial EcoSport 2Budget
ImperialImperial

EcoSport 2

1.7
R15 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 17% of the Imperial EcoSport 2. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the EcoSport 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Imperial
EcoSport 2
Number of tests
19
5
Best position
#1
#38
Average position
6.1
43.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
168
90

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 evo3 K127
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
71%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
97%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
87%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
68%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
92%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
97%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Imperial EcoSport 2
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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