74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
65/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 vs Kumho Ecsta V720 — Compared (September 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 RS3 Z222 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 if dry matters most to you.
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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)
Ecsta V720 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 49 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 54 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 45 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 94 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 64 |
| Dry | 75 | 93 |
| Wet | 59 | 54 |
| Comfort | 65 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 50 |
| Handling | 95 | 94 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 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 Ventus RS3 Z222 is highly regarded as a top-tier extreme performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip and predictable handling. Users consistently praise its ability to balance track-day capabilities with daily-driving usability, noting significant improvements over its predecessor and competing performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip with minimal warm-up time required
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Superior wet weather performance compared to typical semi-slick tires
- Impressive durability and tread life for an extreme performance compound
Cons
- Limited suitability for snow or freezing conditions
- Performance is highly dependent on achieving optimal operating temperature
- Stiff sidewall construction may impact ride comfort for some users
Observations
- Users report the tire remains effective for both daily commuting and occasional track use, demonstrating versatility across different driving styles.
- The 180 treadwear rating provides a balance of grip and longevity that exceeds expectations for the extreme performance category.
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 RS3 Z222 | B · Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook
64
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 80 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 65 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta V720 scores 93 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 59 vs 54 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
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.