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Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — Compared
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Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 59 · 3,355 reviews
“Small tire size change having different ratings? (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3) Hi all, I'm looking for a good all round tire for my MX5 (I'm in the non snowy regions of the UK so summer tires) and a pretty popular recommendation are the Ventus S1 Evo 3s. At the MX5's stock size of 205/45/R17 they are rated at A for fuel and wet performance, and 68db of noise, which is great! However I'd like to size up to 215/45/R17, and for whatever reason the ratings drop to B for fuel and wet performance, and most importantly to me, 71db of noise. I was just wondering how such a small difference in size changes things quite drastically? I know these ratings aren't that important, but it seems strange to me they'd change at all Thanks! Read more”
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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Dry
No comparison76Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online – 63 -
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Wet
No comparison81Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 88 Reviews found online – 69 -
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Comfort
No comparison62Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online – 59 -
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Noise
No comparison71Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 -
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Treadwear
No comparison55Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 61 Reviews found online – 46 -
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Handling
No comparison60Why this score
Source Ecsta 4X KU22 Ventus S1 evo3 Reviews found online – 60
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
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| Relative Score | – | 69 |
| Dry | – | 76 |
| Wet | – | 81 |
| Comfort | – | 62 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | – | 55 |
| Handling | – | 60 |
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Headline score
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Ecsta 4X KU22
69
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Ventus S1 evo3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta 4X KU22
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Ventus S1 evo3
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet and dry conditions
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Competitive pricing compared to premium tier-one brands
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on rear axles or heavy vehicles
- Soft sidewalls leading to reduced steering feedback and precision
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage or bubbling from potholes
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 is mixed, with users frequently praising its strong dry and wet grip, comfort, and competitive pricing. However, notable drawbacks include relatively fast tread wear, reports of increasing road noise over time, and mixed experiences with OEM specs versus premium competitors like Michelin.
r/Golf_R
·6 upvotes ·2026-04-29
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
teslamotorsclub.com
·1 upvote ·2023-01-26
“Nice. I'm in Texas, so I'm not sure if those (as all seasons) would be the best choice for me. I will never drive in snow/ice, and have been leaning towards the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 for my Model 3 AWD with 19" wheels. Those are the only Tesla OEM (I prefer the Tesla specs like acoustic lining, tread width, extra sidewall stability, etc.) summer tires in the 19" size.”
jaguarforums.com
“I had Hankook tires on my XKR, and thought they were the noisiest tires I had ever heard on a car, and I had to get rid of them as I couldn't stand it.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Value for money#Road noise levels#Tread wear and longevity#OEM fitments and EV variants#Run-flat identification confusion#Ride comfort
Based on 33 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22 | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
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| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
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Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22
69
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Only Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.