Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 98% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Ventus Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Ventus Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Hankook Ventus Evo also have A wet ratings. We also know where Potenza Sport is made - Poland/Hungary.