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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Hankook ION Evo

Kumho Ecsta HS51

Kumho

Ecsta HS51

VS

Hankook ION Evo

Hankook

ION Evo

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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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and ION Evo is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Kumho

Ecsta HS51

Hankook

ION Evo

Number of tests

10

1

Best position

#1

#1

Average position

9.3

1.0

Latest test

2021

2025

Available sizes

98

64

Wet

Wet

Hankook ION Evo

89%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

69%

Hankook ION Evo

97%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta HS51

97%

Hankook ION Evo

77%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

71%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta HS51

88%

Hankook ION Evo

87%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta HS51

89%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Dry

Dry

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta HS51

78%

Hankook ION Evo

91%

Dry driving behavior

Kumho Ecsta HS51

68%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta HS51

85%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Comfort

Comfort

Hankook ION Evo

72%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta HS51

76%

Hankook ION Evo

66%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta HS51

51%

Costs

Costs

Hankook ION Evo

71%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta HS51

74%

Hankook ION Evo

82%

Fuel efficiency

Kumho Ecsta HS51

74%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta HS51

54%

Hankook ION Evo

69%

Dimensions and prices

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