83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
152 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 vs Kumho Ecsta V720 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 if handling matters 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)
Ecsta V720 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 54 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 45 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecsta V720 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 94 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 64 |
| Dry | 91 | 93 |
| Wet | 85 | 54 |
| Snow | 67 | – |
| Comfort | 84 | 45 |
| Noise | 92 | – |
| Treadwear | 78 | 50 |
| Handling | 79 | 94 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that offers a compelling balance of dry grip, wet weather confidence, and comfort at a competitive price point. While it excels in daily driving and spirited road use, some enthusiasts note limitations in steering precision and sidewall stiffness when pushed to the absolute limit on track or in aggressive cornering.
Pros
- Excellent value-for-money proposition compared to premium tier brands.
- Strong traction and handling in both dry and wet road conditions.
- Low road noise levels and high comfort for a performance tire.
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit.
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'floaty' feel or lack of steering feedback during aggressive maneuvers.
- Tread life is generally considered average to short, particularly for spirited drivers.
- Performance can degrade noticeably as the tire wears down, specifically regarding noise and wet grip.
- Not suitable for cold weather or near-freezing temperatures.
Observations
- Users with high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Mustang GT, C5/C6 Corvette) report excellent straight-line hook but note that aggressive driving significantly accelerates rear tread wear.
- Drivers of European sedans (BMW, Audi) appreciate the comfort and noise reduction compared to OEM run-flat tires, though some note the soft sidewall is less ideal for track-focused setups.
- Some users on 17-inch or smaller wheels report a firmer ride than expected, while those on larger diameters generally praise the balance of comfort and performance.
The Kumho Ecsta V720 is widely regarded as a high-value extreme performance tire that excels in dry-weather traction and steering feedback. While users appreciate its competitive pricing and capability for spirited street or casual track use, the trade-offs include rapid tread wear and significant road noise, which may deter those seeking a refined daily driving experience.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and traction for high-horsepower vehicles
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Precise steering feedback and firm sidewall construction
- Reliable performance for spirited street driving and casual track days
Cons
- High levels of road noise
- Rapid tread wear
- Inconsistent wet weather performance, with some reports of hydroplaning
- Lack of comfort for daily commuting
Observations
- High-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles (350hp-500hp) report excellent straight-line and cornering traction.
- Lightweight vehicles (sub-1 ton) may experience more pronounced issues with wet-weather grip and road noise.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | B · Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Hankook
64
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 84 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 85 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 78 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta V720 scores 94 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta V720
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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.