Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 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%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK520 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Azenis FK520 and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey and Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.