Tests 74 · 1 test Owners 62 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 119 + 213 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev is ahead, 73–68
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev +273Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 68 75 Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 67.5 = 71
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev: 60% × 71 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 73
No road tests of dry for Ventus S1 evo 3 ev. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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72
Wet
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev +173Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 75 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 67 74 Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 66.6 = 72
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 73
No road tests of wet for Ventus S1 evo 3 ev. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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66
Comfort
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev +369Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 65 69 Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 64.9 = 66
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.3 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 – Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) – Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 69.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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55
Treadwear
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev +1772Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 47 75 Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.3 = 55
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev: 60% × 69.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus S1 evo 3 ev. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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69
Handling (owners)
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev +574Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Reviews found online 69 74 -
61
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV Ventus S1 evo 3 ev Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 61 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 73 |
| Dry | 71 | 73 |
| Wet | 72 | 73 |
| Comfort | 66 | 69 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 55 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 74 |
| Efficiency | 61 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
73
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring handling in both wet and dry conditions
- Significantly lower road noise and quieter ride compared to predecessor or competing brands
- Good tread wear longevity and durability, offering strong value for money
Cons
- Potential for tire deformation and subsequent vibrations after periods of non-use or normal driving
- Stiff or taut ride quality reported by some users
- Limited effectiveness on ice and snow compared to dedicated all-season tyres
Tire B Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
Pros
- Low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Good dry and wet grip for daily driving
- High efficiency and positive impact on EV battery range
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some heavy-footed drivers
- Occasional loss of grip or slipping in wet, slimy, or cold conditions
- High retail price point
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 25 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 - 380 A A |
| Sizes in common | 12 | 12 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
73
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev — better treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev scores 72 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev scores 69 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
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Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev?
Which is better in the wet, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev, 69 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo 3 ev?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev, 72 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology