Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Falken Azenis FK510 (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%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Falken Azenis FK510 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Azenis FK510 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (69%) of the Falken Azenis FK510 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and Azenis FK510 is made in Japan/Turkey.