Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 75% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first 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 (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 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 Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.