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

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

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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