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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
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Here's a comparison between the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5. Both of these tyres are made for summer conditions, with the Hankook model being made in South Korea and the Maxxis model in China.
Starting with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, it's rated 74% by our testers and is classified as a UUHP type tyre. It's the first equipment for several vehicles including Audi Q8 and BMW X3. This tyre stands out in test results for its excellent wet braking and dry braking, as well as minimal exterior noise. AutoMotorSport highlighted its dry lane changing abilities. This tyre secures good positions in various tests, with a notable 3rd position in AutoMotorSport's test. However, it also has some weaknesses such as moderate rolling comfort and lower than average lifespan, as pointed out by Autobild 2022 and 2023 respectively.
On the other hand, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is rated 69% by our testers and is considered a UHP type tyre. Test results show that this tyre stands out for its performance in wet handling and wet circle cornering. Notably, ADAC highlighted it for its good mileage and noise levels. This tyre also fared well in several tests, securing the 4th position in ADAC's test. However, according to Autobild 2022 and 2023, its weaknesses include delayed steering response on dry pavements and average lifespan.
Comparing their mutual test results, both tyres managed to hold the 4th position in the Die Reifentester's test. In most of the tests where they were tested together, the Hankook tyre remained slightly ahead. However, the performance of both tyres was close, and the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 had a better position in ADAC's test than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127.
To sum it up, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is a sturdy and reliable summer tyre with excellent wet and dry braking abilities but could improve in lifespan and rolling comfort. Meanwhile, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 provides balanced performance in wet and dry conditions and good mileage, though improvement could be made in steering response and lifespan. While both tyres have their strengths, the Hankook tyre seems to have a slight edge over the Maxxis one overall.
For more detailed specifications and tests, visit the pages of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and Maxxis Victra Sport 5 on our website.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Highly recommended | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Very good | 8,5 | 8,0 | 6,3 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,0 | 7,6 | 7,6 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 78 | 69 | 87 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 83 | 75 | 91 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2 | 2+ | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 34,8 | 33,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,0 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,4 | ||
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