Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Sumitomo HTR Z5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sumitomo). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Sumitomo (38%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 38% of the Sumitomo HTR Z5. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Sumitomo HTR Z5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the HTR Z5 were tested. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.