Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (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 PZ4 has a better rating of 89% 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 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2022 235/35 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 and the P ZERO PZ4 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 (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made - Hungary.