Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 (2026)

Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Hankook, which is a brand from South Korea. In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 61% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Hankook ION Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made in Hungary.