Segment
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO Premium3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium4. Falken Azenis FK510 Upper-middle5. Kenda KR41 Emera A1 Lowcost
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Pirelli P ZERO vs. Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Kenda KR41 Emera A1 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
In this comparison, we will take a closer look at two summer tyres: the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Pirelli P ZERO. Both tyres have been tested extensively, and their performances have been noted in various aspects. We will provide a verdict on their strengths and weaknesses based on the summarized test data.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 tyre has a rating of 87% and is classified as an Ultra-Ultra-High-Performance (UUHP) summer tyre. It is made in South Korea and is fitted as first equipment on various vehicles such as Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. The tyre has not been replaced with a newer model. In the Autobild test, it ranked 3rd out of 53 tyres.
Pirelli P ZERO
On the other hand, the Pirelli P ZERO tyre is rated at 88%, boasts a slightly higher ranking, and is manufactured in Italy. The P ZERO does not have a specific subtype and is not listed as first equipment on any vehicles. Similarly, the tyre has not been replaced with a newer model. In the Autobild test, it came in 4th place, just right behind the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127.
Head-to-head Comparison
In the Autobild test, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 outperformed the Pirelli P ZERO by one position. However, there were no specific strengths listed for the Hankook tyre during this test. On the contrary, the Pirelli P ZERO was praised for its excellent dry handling capabilities.
In the ADAC test, the Pirelli P ZERO ranked 12th out of 16 tyres, while the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ranked 14th. The Pirelli P ZERO showcased exceptional performance in dry braking, dry driving behavior, safety, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The Hankook tyre, however, did not have any specific strengths in this test.
Verdict
Based on these test results, it is evident that the Pirelli P ZERO provides a better overall performance, especially in dry handling and various other aspects during the ADAC test. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, though slightly lagging behind, offers a strong competition, as seen in the Autobild comparison. It is worth noting that both tyres are manufactured by reputable companies, Hankook and Pirelli, ensuring their reliability and quality.
In conclusion, the Pirelli P ZERO emerges as the better choice in terms of overall test results and strengths. However, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 still provides a reliable performance and should not be overlooked, especially when fitted as original equipment on various high-performance vehicles, such as the Audi Q8, SQ8, or Porsche Cayenne.
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Falken Azenis FK510 Exemplary3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary4. Pirelli P ZERO Highly recommended5. Kenda KR41 Emera A1 Satisfactory
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1. Pirelli P ZERO Good2. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended4. Kenda KR41 Emera A1 Satisfactory5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory
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These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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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 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 34,8 | 34,6 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 30,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Satisfactory | 1,8 | 1,3 | 2,9 | 3,0 | 2,7 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,9 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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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: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kenda KR41 Emera A1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 35,1 | 28,9 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK510 | 36 | 29 | |||||
| Kenda KR41 Emera A1 | 34,9 | 30,3 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
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