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

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