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Hankook Optimo K406 vs Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 9 + 2,709 owner reviews. How we score

Optimo K406 leads, 66–63 Narrow edge

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Hankook Optimo K406
Tire AHankook

Optimo K406

Summer

± 8Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 9 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 69

    Dry

    Optimo K406 +6
    63
    Why this score
    SourceOptimo K406Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7061

    Optimo K406: 60% × 68.9 (est.) + 40% × 69.9 = 69

    Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63

    No road tests of dry for Optimo K406. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

    No road tests of dry for Ecowing ES01 KH27. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 71

    Wet

    Optimo K406 +8
    63
    Why this score
    SourceOptimo K406Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7161

    Optimo K406: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 71

    Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63

    No road tests of wet for Optimo K406. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Ecowing ES01 KH27. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 61

    Comfort

    Ecowing ES01 KH27 +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceOptimo K406Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online5766

    Optimo K406: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 57.3 = 61

    Ecowing ES01 KH27: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.3 = 67

    No road tests of comfort for Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. 59

    Treadwear

    Ecowing ES01 KH27 +6
    65
    Why this score
    SourceOptimo K406Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5565

    Optimo K406: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 55.1 = 59

    Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65

    No road tests of treadwear for Optimo K406. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for Ecowing ES01 KH27. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  5. 58

    Handling (owners)

    Optimo K406 +1
    57
    Why this score
    SourceOptimo K406Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Reviews found online5857
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Optimo K406Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
Relative Score 66 63
Dry 69 63
Wet 71 63
Comfort 61 67
Treadwear 59 65
Handling (owners) 58 57

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Optimo K406

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Ecowing ES01 KH27

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Optimo K406

Pros

  • Reliable dry-weather grip and handling performance
  • Competitive value proposition as an entry-level or OE option
  • Potential for high mileage in specific, low-stress driving conditions

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
  • Noticeable road noise during highway driving
  • Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural damage
All owner themes in the Optimo K406 review

Tire B Ecowing ES01 KH27

Pros

  • Low road noise and quiet operation
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Exceptional value for money and affordable pricing

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet weather traction and a tendency to slip on damp roundabouts
  • Softer sidewalls that can result in a vague or 'jelly-like' handling feel when pushed
  • Lacks confidence for spirited or aggressive driving styles
All owner themes in the Ecowing ES01 KH27 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Optimo K406 B · Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3—
Rim diameters16″ – 18″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Optimo K406

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27

Narrow edge: Hankook Optimo K406 — better wet and dry. Pick the Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you. Hankook Optimo K406 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Optimo K406 scores 71 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Optimo K406 scores 69 vs 63 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 scores 67 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 scores 65 vs 59 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Optimo K406
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Tire B · Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
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Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27?

Which is better in the wet, Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27?

Hankook Optimo K406, 71 vs 63 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27?

Hankook Optimo K406, 69 vs 63 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27?

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27, 67 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Optimo K406 or Ecowing ES01 KH27?

Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27, 65 vs 59 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology