Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 SUV. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A was done in 2021, compared to 2024 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A and the Efficientgrip Performance 2 SUV were tested. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A is made - Korea.