Segment
1. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO Premium4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium5. Nokian zLine Upper-middle6. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 vs. Pirelli P ZERO vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs. Nokian zLine vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The two tyres we are comparing today are the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and the Pirelli P ZERO. Both are excellent summer tyres, but their performance varies in different conditions and tests.
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, a product of Hankook, hails high scores in tests focused on 'Dry driving behavior', 'Exterior noise', 'Wet braking'. Climbing to a significant top-third position in most of the tests, it implies great all-round performance. The Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 has not been replaced by a newer version and continues to be a popular choice.
On the other hand, Pirelli's P ZERO, which is made in Italy, shines noticeably in tests related to 'Dry braking', 'Wet braking', 'Wet circle cornering' and 'Wet handling'. Although across the tests it shows some variability in positions, its strong features play a deciding role and mark the tyre a notable contender for summer use. Like the Hankook Ventus, the P ZERO has also not been replaced by a newer model.
When comparing their positions in mutual tests, we see a distinct difference. In the 'Gute-Fahrt' and 'ACE' tests for instance, Hankook Ventus takes a position ahead of Pirelli P ZERO. However, the tables turn in the 'Autobild' and 'Sportauto' tests, where P ZERO shines in the top spot, leaving Hankook Ventus few places behind. Interestingly, in 'Autoexpress' test, they finish quite close to each other with Hankook entering the 4th position and Pirelli coming in just behind at 5th table point.
In conclusion, both the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and Pirelli P ZERO are sound investments, each with its distinct strengths. Hankook Ventus can be considered for its consistent all-round performance as it typically places in the top third of most testing groups. In contrast, Pirelli P ZERO might grab your attention if your focus spotlights towards superior performance in 'Dry braking', and 'Wet handling.' However, their rankings across multiple tests show that both brands deliver competitive quality, and hence, the preference would rely on the specific requirements of the rider.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
5. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
4. Pirelli P ZERO 6.065. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Exemplary2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Highly recommended3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended4. Pirelli P ZERO Highly recommended5. Nokian zLine Recommended6. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO Good3. Nokian zLine Recommended4. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Recommended5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Still recommended6. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet circle cornering
1. Pirelli P ZERO 100%2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet handling
4. Nokian zLine 85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
5. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
3. Nokian zLine 93%
Dry braking
2. Nokian zLine 85%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
5. Nokian zLine 75%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
10
Mutual tests
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| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good + | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 146 | 65 | 46 | 15 | 9 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 141 | 58 | 50 | 16 | 8 | ||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Rating: Recommended | 139 | 59 | 45 | 17 | 8 | ||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Recommended | 149 | 63 | 47 | 18 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | ||||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Rating: Still recommended | 7,9 | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,4 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,5 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | 8,8 | 8,6 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 8,6 | 8,3 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,4 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,2 | 0,8 | 3,0 | 1,3 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,3 | 1,9 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 2,1 | ||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 3,5 | 2,0 | ||
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 1,6 | 2,8 | 3,3 | 2,4 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 17 | 10 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 263 | 133 | 130 | 13 | 9 | ||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | 267 | 134 | 133 | 19 | 10 | ||
| Nokian zLine | 240 | 119 | 121 | 22 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 266,5 | 187,9 | 63,2 | 96,1 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 97,7 | 287,2 | 191,5 | 77,9 | 100 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 97,3 | 297,2 | 195,1 | 71,4 | 99,8 | ||
| Toyo Proxes T1 Sport | 93,6 | 268,4 | 187,9 | 76,5 | 96,8 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 6 | 7,6 | 7 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 8,9 | 8,8 | 7,9 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Highly recommended | 9,3 | 9,2 | 9,7 | 7,7 | |||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | 8,4 | 8 | 8,4 | |||
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