Tyre comparison
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Ventus S1 evo3 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ventus S1 evo3 for dry grip. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3
Close to premium grip at a lower price.
Ultra-high performance summer · Mid-range
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 72 (higher) | 60 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 74 (higher) | 60 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 69 (higher) | 57 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Ventus S1 evo3
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
Wheel-Size combined: 4th, 2 wins in R19 sizes; TyreReviews braking: strong wet and dry.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Ecsta PS71
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet braking 30.2 m (2nd of three UHP tyres compared); other metrics not read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ventus S1 evo3 or the Ecsta PS71?
The Ventus S1 evo3 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ventus S1 evo3 for dry grip. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.