Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (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 Turanza 6 has a better rating of 81% 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 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made in Hungary and Turanza 6 is made in Spain.