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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.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Nokian
Powerproof 2
Number of tests
19
2
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
6.1
8.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
109
91

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Nokian Powerproof 2
86%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
69%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
73%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%

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