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1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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Both the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 are Ultra High-Performance (UUHP) summer tyres. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, culminating in different test ratings—92% for Bridgestone Potenza Sport and 82% for Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 from our testing team. However, comparing results from different test scenarios allows for a more comprehensive analysis for the purpose of making sound buying decisions. Continue reading to find more about these two tyres.
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport boasts excellent wet handling and grip, achieving the fastest lap time among its group, and impressive wet braking. Notably, this tyre, produced by Bridgestone, also stood out for its low rubber particulate matter, rendering it an environmental choice.
Yet, it has its downsides too. In the cooler wet braking test, the Bridgestone dropped more than some competitors. Moreover, it exhibited considerable wear after just three laps on a demanding circuit, potentially signaling longevity issues when used on circuits. Lastly, it struggles in deeper water (in the aquaplaning tests) and has high rolling resistance, which could affect fuel efficiency.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 scores points for its commendable wet grip, low energy use, and excellent value for money. Produced by Hankook, this tyre is an OE fitment for high-end cars like the Audi Q8, SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3.
However, one noticeable drawback is the sluggish steering response, more akin to comfort-biased tyres than sports tyres. It also falls short in aquaplaning resistance and might let you down in severe wet conditions.
Verdict
Using data from multiple tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport outperforms the Hankook in wet and dry braking, handling, and cornering, while the Hankook offers a quieter ride, lower fuel consumption, and a better price-performance ratio. Although the Bridgestone Potenza Sport achieves a higher overall rating, your selection between these two tyres would depend more on your performance requisites, ride comfort preferences, and budget. Keep those factors in consideration when deciding between the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127.
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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 1 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 1 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | ||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | dobré | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | dobré | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | dobré | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: - | Velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | ||||||
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