Falken FK510 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken FK510 SUV and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV appear in 7 tests, 1 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 FK510 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 FK510 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken FK510 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken FK510 SUV | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.4 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken FK510 SUV
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken FK510 SUV | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 221 | Avg rank 4.9 14 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 32 | Avg rank 5.0 31 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Falken FK510 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Falken FK510 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken FK510 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.9 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Falken FK510 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken FK510 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.3 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken FK510 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Falken FK510 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken FK510 SUV or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken FK510 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken FK510 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken FK510 SUV ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken FK510 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV in 4, with 1 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 →
