Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Platin RP 420 Summer (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Platin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Platin (14%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 14% of the Platin RP 420 Summer. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Platin RP 420 Summer first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the RP 420 Summer were tested. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.