Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Falken Azenis FK510

In this comparison, we will be looking at the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Falken Azenis FK510, both of which are high-performance summer tyres. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in South Korea and can be found as original equipment on various Audi and Porsche models, while the Falken Azenis FK510 is made in Japan and Turkey. The FK510 has been replaced by the newer Falken Azenis FK520.

According to Hankook and Falken manufacturers, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has an overall rating of 87%, while the Azenis FK510 has a slightly higher rating of 90%. In recent tyre tests, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 consistently ranked higher than the Azenis FK510 in terms of performance and features. However, the Azenis FK510 ranked higher in aspects such as comfort, noise, and rolling resistance.

In Autobild's tyre test, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ranked 3rd out of 53 tyres, excelling in dry braking, wet braking, and wet handling. The Azenis FK510 ranked 6th, with strong scores in aquaplaning, comfort, and exterior noise.

In AutoMotorSport's test, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ranked 3rd out of 10 tyres, showcasing its prowess in dry lane changing, wet braking, and wet handling. The Azenis FK510 ranked 8th, with acceptable wet braking performance and good grip in wet and dry conditions.

Autozeitung's tyre test ranked the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 in 9th place out of 10, while the Azenis FK510 achieved a higher ranking of 5th. ADAC's tyre test placed the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 in 14th position out of 16, while the Azenis FK510 ranked 8th, with a notable feature in mileage.

In summary, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 performs well in wet braking, dry lane changing, and wet handling, but has some weaknesses in aquaplaning and dry cornering. On the other hand, the Falken Azenis FK510 has good aquaplaning resistance, comfort, exterior noise, and mileage, but shows deficiencies in dry braking and handling on wet surfaces. Overall, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 seems to outperform the Falken Azenis FK510 in most tests, although the Azenis FK510 has its strengths in comfort and noise reduction. If you're looking for a newer tyre with updated technology, consider the Falken Azenis FK520 as a replacement for the Azenis FK510.