Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 2,709 reviews
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Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 vs Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 — 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 2,709 + 27 owner reviews. How we score
Ecsta HM KH31 leads, 66–63 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 27 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
Ecsta HM KH31 +366Why this score
Source Ecowing ES01 KH27 Ecsta HM KH31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 61 65 Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63
Ecsta HM KH31: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 64.8 = 66
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).
No road tests of dry for Ecsta HM KH31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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63
Wet
Ecsta HM KH31 +568Why this score
Source Ecowing ES01 KH27 Ecsta HM KH31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 61 67 Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63
Ecsta HM KH31: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 67.1 = 68
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).
No road tests of wet for Ecsta HM KH31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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67
Comfort
Ecowing ES01 KH27 +166Why this score
Source Ecowing ES01 KH27 Ecsta HM KH31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 66 65 Ecowing ES01 KH27: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.3 = 67
Ecsta HM KH31: 40% × 68.4 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
No road tests of comfort for Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Treadwear
Ecowing ES01 KH27 +362Why this score
Source Ecowing ES01 KH27 Ecsta HM KH31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 65 60 Ecowing ES01 KH27: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65
Ecsta HM KH31: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 62
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta HM KH31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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57
Handling (owners)
Ecsta HM KH31 +865Why this score
Source Ecowing ES01 KH27 Ecsta HM KH31 Reviews found online 57 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 | Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 66 |
| Dry | 63 | 66 |
| Wet | 63 | 68 |
| Comfort | 67 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 65 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Ecowing ES01 KH27
66
/ 100
Ecsta HM KH31
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ecowing ES01 KH27 | Ecsta HM KH31 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/16 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | #10/14 2012 ACE Touring Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Ecsta HM KH31
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Low road noise and high levels of ride comfort
- Strong dry-weather handling and cornering confidence
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip reported by some users
- Reports of premature or uneven tread wear on certain vehicles
- Occasional complaints regarding sidewall durability and road hazard susceptibility
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 | B · Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 3 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
66
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
Narrow edge: Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 scores 65 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 scores 68 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 scores 65 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 scores 66 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
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Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31?
Which is better in the wet, Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31?
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31, 68 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31?
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31, 66 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 66 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Ecowing ES01 KH27 or Ecsta HM KH31?
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27, 65 vs 62 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