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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 75% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. 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 (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
19
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
109
104

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%

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