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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Fulda SportControl 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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In this comparison, we will analyse two summer tyres - the Fulda SportControl 2 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The Fulda SportControl 2 is a popular tyre with an overall rating of 84%, while the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is an Ultra-High Performance (UUHP) tyre with an overall rating of 87%.
The Fulda SportControl 2 was tested by Autobild in their 2018 and 2022 comparisons. The tyre's strengths include its excellent aquaplaning characteristics, rolling resistance, and comfort. However, its weaknesses are its extended wet braking distances and slightly delayed steering response. In terms of test positions, the Fulda SportControl 2 ranked 12th out of 53 tyres tested in the Autobild 2023 comparison.
In contrast, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is a tyre designed for premium sports cars and was even chosen as first equipment for models like Audi Q8 and Porsche Cayenne. Its strengths include its excellent performance in dry braking, wet braking, and agile handling. Despite its impressive performance, its weaknesses include a below-average mileage that led to a downgrade in final evaluation. In the Autobild 2023 comparison, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ranked 3rd out of 53 tested tyres.
Comparing the best features of each tyre, the Fulda SportControl 2 offers a better balance of comfort, rolling resistance, and noise reduction, while the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 excels in dry and wet braking performance. However, it's important to consider the downside of each tyre - the Fulda SportControl 2 has longer wet braking distances, while the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a below-average mileage.
In summary, the Fulda SportControl 2 offers a good balance of performance, comfort, and rolling resistance, making it a solid choice for daily use. On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 provides superior braking and handling performance, making it the ideal choice for drivers seeking a high-performance tyre for their sports cars.
Overall, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 slightly outperforms the Fulda SportControl 2 in the mutual tests, ranking higher in overall positions. However, the choice between these two tyres ultimately depends on your driving preferences and requirements, as each tyre has its strengths and weaknesses.
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Best position in test
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Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda SportControl 2 Exemplary2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Fulda SportControl 2 Satisfactory2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Fulda SportControl 2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2- | 2- | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 63.9 | 29 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | dobré | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | 1 | |||
| Fulda SportControl 2 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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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 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 34,2 | 31,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Fulda SportControl 2 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2+ | 2 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | 2 | |||
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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 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 35,1 | 32 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
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