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    Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    2026 test data · 53 independent tests · 12 head-to-head

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    Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK510 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appear in 53 tests, 12 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Falken Azenis FK510 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Falken Azenis FK510 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken Azenis FK510 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 if

    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Azenis FK510Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used3221
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.16.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.188.2

    Tire Lab Score

    91.1
    Excellent · Summer
    88.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Azenis FK510Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    51216
    Avg rank 5.4
    845
    Falken Azenis FK510
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    43
    Avg rank 5.4
    157
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    225
    Avg rank 6.6
    444
    Falken Azenis FK510
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.3
    2
    Avg rank 8.7
    1
    Falken Azenis FK510
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.3
    145
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Falken Azenis FK510

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 12 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.2 for the Falken Azenis FK510.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.7 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK510 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Falken Azenis FK510 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK510 or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK510 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK510 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK510 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken Azenis FK510 appears in 32 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in 21, with 12 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →