Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs King-Meiler HPZ: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 and King-Meiler HPZ appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Federal Evoluzion ST 1 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 5 tests.
How the King-Meiler HPZ performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 1 test.
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 Federal Evoluzion ST 1 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The King-Meiler HPZ still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Federal Evoluzion ST 1 if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 | King-Meiler HPZ |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 2.3 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82 | 74.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
King-Meiler HPZ
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 | King-Meiler HPZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | King-Meiler HPZ |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 |
💧 Wet: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs King-Meiler HPZ
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 15.6 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
☀️ Dry: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs King-Meiler HPZ
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 12.7 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs King-Meiler HPZ
The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 6.7 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs King-Meiler HPZ
The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Federal Evoluzion ST 1 or King-Meiler HPZ?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks higher on average than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The King-Meiler HPZ averages a better dry-braking rank than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks better than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Federal Evoluzion ST 1 appears in 5 independent tests, King-Meiler HPZ in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →