83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 vs Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP RA23 | Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP RA23 | Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP RA23 | Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP RA23 | Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP RA23 | Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 | Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 67 |
| Dry | 86 | 80 |
| Wet | 78 | 60 |
| Comfort | 87 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 70 |
| Handling | 77 | 70 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 is widely regarded as a high-value, long-lasting SUV tire that offers impressive tread life and balanced performance for daily driving. While most users praise its comfort and quiet operation, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling during more aggressive maneuvers.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- High value-to-cost ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather handling and cornering
Cons
- Potential for severe understeer in wet or damp conditions
- Inconsistent performance when pushed at higher speeds
- Limited traction on ice
- Ride comfort can be polarizing depending on vehicle suspension
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to proper wheel alignment, which significantly impacts handling and longevity.
- The tire demonstrates high durability even under heavy-duty conditions, such as frequent trailering or high-mileage highway use on mid-sized SUVs.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 | B · Kumho Ecsta HP4 716 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Hankook
67
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 87 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 78 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 77 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HP4 716
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.