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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 81% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
19
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
4.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
168
170

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
90%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
98%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%

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