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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 75% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
19
6
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
6.1
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
109
146

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
85%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Firestone Roadhawk 2
87%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
73%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
80%
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
95%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Economy
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
66%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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