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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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Comparing two summer tyres, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and Falken Azenis FK520, both categorised as ultra-high-performance (UUHP), can be useful in many aspects for drivers looking for maximum performance and safety. Both tyres are known for their overall high-performance, but let's dive into the specifics.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is proudly manufactured in Korea and was commonly used as original equipment for vehicles such as the Audi Q8, SQ8, Porsche Cayenne and BMW X3. When reviewed, it received a rating of 74% due to its convincing performance and agile handling, especially noted for its brilliant wet and dry braking. However, its subpar mileage led to its score being marked down. In various well-respected tests such as ACE and Autobild, it secured prestigious slots, taking the first and seventh place respectively. However, there isn't a newer model that replaces this tyre as of now. More about Hankook's products can be found here.
On the other hand, the Falken Azenis FK520, originated from Turkey, has a slight lead with a rating of 75%. Its dominant performance on dry surfaces and impressive wet and dry braking contributed positively to its score, and users appreciated its quiet driving experience. In contrast to the Hankook tyre, the FK520 demonstrated limited grip on wet roads. Nevertheless, in the ACE and Autobild tyre tests, the Azenis FK520 showed a decent performance, securing the eighth and ninth places respectively. This tyre comes as an improvement over the previous model, the Falken Azenis FK510. More information about Falken's models can be found here.
In summary, both tyres show a strong performance in a variety of tests, each having its own strengths. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127's solid performance across varying conditions with lesser mileage can be a more suitable option for city drivers, whereas the Falken Azenis FK520's quieter and superior dry surface performance can be ideal for highway users and speed enthusiasts. If comparing purely on a tested performances basis, the Hankook tyre appears to have a slight edge in tests over the Falken one.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended
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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 60 | 50 | 17 | 6 | ||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | |||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | dobré | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 | 60.7 | 27 | |||||
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