18 Shops · 56,847+ Products

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

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 Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

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

Wet

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

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%

Dry

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

Costs

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

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison