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The evo Z K129 is a focused sports tyre from Hankook, but with only 15 dimensions on offer it's clearly not built for everyone — more of a niche product aimed at specific performance fitments. On wet roads it genuinely delivers, with short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. The sporty, agile steering feel is there too. The real problem is the rear axle — it tends to step out under load in both wet and dry conditions, which is not something you want from a premium sports tyre. Mid-field test results across the board don't help its case either.
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PremiumAgile steering response and dynamic, sporty handling characteristics.
Very good resistance to aquaplaning, providing increased safety in wet conditions.
Short braking distances on wet roads.
Limited lateral grip at the rear axle leads to noticeable oversteering, both in wet and dry conditions.
Weak overall braking performance, especially on wet surfaces; only moderate lane stability during hard braking on dry roads.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 was launched
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