90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
67 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 vs Kumho V70a — 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
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Kumho V70a if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
V70a leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 99 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 78 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 70 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 55 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 75 |
| Dry | 95 | 99 |
| Wet | 93 | 78 |
| Snow | 88 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 70 |
| Noise | 91 | – |
| Treadwear | 91 | 55 |
| Handling | 77 | 86 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented touring tire for SUVs and light trucks. Users consistently praise its quiet ride, smooth handling, and excellent price-to-performance ratio, often comparing it favorably to premium brands like Michelin. While most drivers report strong all-weather traction, a minority of users have expressed concerns regarding wet-weather cornering stability and variable tread life.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong dry and wet road handling
- Easy to balance during installation
Cons
- Occasional reports of wet-weather cornering instability
- Inconsistent tread life expectations
- Noticeable road noise on specific surfaces like concrete
- Slight vibration when cold
Observations
- Owners of full-size SUVs and trucks (e.g., Ford F-150, Range Rover, Armada) frequently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Drivers of compact SUVs like the Ford Kuga report mixed experiences, with some praising the smooth ride while others note a lack of confidence in sharp, wet cornering.
The Kumho V70a is highly regarded as a competitive, high-performance track tire that offers exceptional dry grip and surprising versatility in damp conditions. While users consistently praise its rapid warm-up time and stability, they note that its aggressive nature leads to rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than high-mileage street driving.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Rapid warm-up time compared to competitors
- Strong stability and stiff sidewall construction
- Surprisingly capable in damp or light wet conditions
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Difficult to mount due to stiff sidewalls
- Limited longevity for daily driving
- Performance drops significantly in standing water
Observations
- Front-wheel drive users noted that tire temperature is critical for rear-end grip in wet conditions.
- High-performance vehicles like the M3 CSL and GT3 benefit from the tire's quick heat-cycling compared to standard track-day alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 | B · Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Hankook
75
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Kumho V70a if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 91 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 94 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 93 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho V70a scores 86 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33
Tire B · Kumho V70a
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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.