Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Falken Azenis FK520 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below.