Comparison: Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (76%). The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK510 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Azenis FK510 and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Falken Azenis FK510 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey and Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.