Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 88% compared to 61% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made - Hungary.