Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 32 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 9 in 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Optimo 4S vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Optimo 4S is ahead, 72–66
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Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 7 in 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
Optimo 4S +269Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 74 65 -
76
Wet
Optimo 4S +373Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 78 69 -
73
Comfort
Optimo 4S +865Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Reviews found online 76 61 -
67
Treadwear
Optimo 4S +958Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Reviews found online 67 52 -
73
Handling
Optimo 4S +1063Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Reviews found online 73 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo 4S | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 66 |
| Dry | 71 | 69 |
| Wet | 76 | 73 |
| Comfort | 73 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 58 |
| Handling | 73 | 63 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Optimo 4S
66
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Optimo 4S | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/9 · 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/7 · 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Optimo 4S
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Strong performance in wet weather and standing water
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Dry road handling can feel slightly compromised compared to dedicated summer tires
- Some reports of increased noise levels when the tires are brand new
- Occasional reports of uneven tread wear or balancing issues
Tire B Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip with strong confidence-inspiring handling
- High value for money compared to premium Tier-1 brand alternatives
- Good ride comfort and low road noise for highway cruising
Cons
- Premature outer block and edge wear, particularly on front axles
- Poor performance in snow and ice, typical of summer tires
- Limited off-road capability
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Optimo 4S | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 35 | 38 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Hankook Optimo 4S
66
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Winner: Hankook Optimo 4S — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 73 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 67 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 73 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 76 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo 4S
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.