Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 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 (76%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 80% of the Falken Azenis FK520. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Azenis FK520 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and Azenis FK520 is made in Turkey.