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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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If you're deciding between the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, here's a detailed analysis based on extensive tyre tests . Both are summer ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyres made by Hankook and Bridgestone respectively.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has impressive first equipment credentials, being fitted to cars such as Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. This tyre offers excellent value for money and is particularly notable for its wet braking performance. However, its weaknesses include a slow steering response and low aquaplaning resistance. Notably, this tyre has not been replaced by any newer model.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport showcases superior wet handling and a sporty feel. Its wet braking performance, both when new and worn, also receives high marks. However, this tyre shows a significant drop in the cooler wet braking test, and its longevity might be of concern due to considerable wear after only a few laps on a demanding circuit. The Potenza Sport also struggles in deep water aquaplaning tests. Importantly, this tyre has not been succeeded by any newer model yet.
Looking at test results, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 did decently, scoring 7th and 6th position in ACE and Autobild tests respectively, with a commendable performance in wet braking across tests. Also notable is its fuel efficiency due to a low rolling resistance.
Conversely, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performed excellently, clinching the 1st position in the Autobild test and 4th position in the ACE test. It showcases significant strengths in dry braking, wet handling, and even aquaplaning resistance.
Overall, although the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 provides excellent value for money and good wet grip, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows a superior performance in a multitude of tests. The Bridgestone tyre seems to shine in both dry and wet conditions but might raise concerns about its longevity and higher rolling resistance. Hence, the choice between the two would depend on your specific preferences and driving conditions, balancing performance, cost, and longevity.
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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)Aquaplaning - cross
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mutual tests
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| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Highly recommended | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 1- | |||||
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| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
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