Comparison: Falken Azenis FK510 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (76%). But when it comes to comparing Falken Azenis FK510 and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Falken Azenis FK510 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/35 R19 test, where both the Azenis FK510 and the Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Falken Azenis FK510 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (57%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Azenis FK510 is made - Japan/Turkey.