Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (85%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 61% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 also have A wet ratings.