Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 76% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A is made in Korea and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.