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Comparison: Bridgestone R-Drive 002 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (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 allround tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Hankook (87%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Bridgestone R-Drive 002 has B wet grip rating, whereas 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has A rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
R-Drive 002
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Number of tests
19
Best position
#1
Average position
6.1
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
168

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
69%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
73%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%

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