Segment
1. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
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Summer season brings the need for a careful consideration of the most suitable tyre. We take a look at two summer tyres; Nokian zLine and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and compare their performance based on the available test data. Both tyres have proven their worth on the market with no previous models or replacements. A direct link to Nokian's website and a link to Hankook’s, are available to further explore their vast choice range.
The Nokian zLine excelled in dry handling as noted in the ACE test where it secured a Bronze medal. However, in the Sportsauto and Autobild tests, it finished in the middle of the pack in 5th and 7th positions respectively out of 7 and 9 tested tyres. ADAC test also saw it secure a 7th position out of 16 tyres. The GTÜ test, on the other hand, showed its performance dwindling a bit as the tyre secured the 6th position out of 14.
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, on the other hand, stands out in dry driving behavior, exterior noise, and wet braking as seen in the ACE test where it secured the 4th position. Out of 9 tyres in the Autobild test, it managed a fair 5th position. More impressive was its performance in the ADAC test where it secured 5th position out of 16 and in the Sportsauto test it landed a Bronze medal ahead of Nokian zLine. Nonetheless, the GTÜ test results were a bit underwhelming with it securing 9th position out of 14 tyres total.
In summary, the Hankook S1 Evo 2 K117 is seen to retain a consistent performance across the tests with impressive wet braking properties and a low exterior noise. The Nokian zLine also comes in as a reliable choice particularly with dry handling. However, its lower positions in the test results when compared to Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 make it a lesser optimal choice. Evidently, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 stands out as a solid choice based on its consistently higher test results.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Exemplary2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Recommended | 149 | 63 | 47 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 146 | 65 | 46 | 15 | 9 | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,2 | 0,8 | 3,0 | 1,3 | ||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 3,5 | 2,0 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,3 | 1,9 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Nokian zLine | 240 | 119 | 121 | 22 | 9 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 17 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 6 | 7,6 | 7 | |||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | 8,4 | 8 | 8,4 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 8,9 | 8,8 | 7,9 | |||
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