In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% 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 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.
