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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
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Today, we're comparing the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and Maxxis Victra Sport 5 tyres for a comprehensive review, examining their strengths and weaknesses while highlighting key features. These two tyres have participated in a number of mutual tests, and we'll discuss their overall success in these trials as well.
Beginning with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, this tyre is a summer tyre made in South Korea, with impressive ratings of 87%. Designed for ultra-high-performance vehicles (UUHP), it's been included as factory equipment for the Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. Notably, there is no information about any previous model or a newer tyre that replaced this model.
From test data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 excelled in dry and wet braking, exterior noise, and wet handling. However, its main drawbacks were its below-average mileage and lack of comfort. This tyre ranked well in the Autobild (10th out of 50), AutoMotorSport (3rd out of 10), and Autozeitung tests (9th out of 10).
Moving on to the Maxxis Victra Sport 5, this summer tyre is manufactured in China and received a solid rating of 83%. Designed for ultra high-performance vehicles (UHP), there isn't any information regarding previous models or tyre replacements. Unlike the Hankook tyre, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 isn't currently being used as factory equipment on any vehicle model.
Test data highlights this tyre's strengths in wet circle cornering, wet handling, and wet side guide. In Autobild, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ranked 20th out of 50, with a 9th place finish out of 10 in AutoMotorSport and 7th place out of 10 in Autozeitung. Notably, the tyre secured an impressive 4th place finish in the ADAC test out of 16 competitors. Its shortcomings, however, include weak aquaplaning protection, average mileage, and sluggish steering response.
Verdict: Overall, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a higher overall rating (87%) than the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (83%). The Hankook tyre excels in both dry and wet braking, proving safer in various driving conditions. However, the Maxxis tyre has better aquaplaning protection, making it a solid choice for those who prioritize this particular feature. Between these two tyres, choosing the right one comes down to the specific performance criteria you value most in your driving experience.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Highly recommended | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 65 | 50 | 17 | 5 | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2 | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 60.8 | 26.7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Very good | 8,5 | 8,0 | 6,3 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,0 | 7,6 | 7,6 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 78 | 69 | 87 | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 83 | 75 | 91 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2 | 2+ | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 34,8 | 33,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,0 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,4 | ||
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