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 evo3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Optimo 4S leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 59 · 3,355 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Small tire size change having different ratings? (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3) Hi all, I'm looking for a good all round tire for my MX5 (I'm in the non snowy regions of the UK so summer tires) and a pretty popular recommendation are the Ventus S1 Evo 3s. At the MX5's stock size of 205/45/R17 they are rated at A for fuel and wet performance, and 68db of noise, which is great! However I'd like to size up to 215/45/R17, and for whatever reason the ratings drop to B for fuel and wet performance, and most importantly to me, 71db of noise. I was just wondering how such a small difference in size changes things quite drastically? I know these ratings aren't that important, but it seems strange to me they'd change at all Thanks! Read more”
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 evo3 +576Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online 74 63 -
76
Wet
Ventus S1 evo3 +581Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 88 Reviews found online 78 69 -
73
Comfort
Optimo 4S +1162Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 76 59 -
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Noise
No comparison71Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 -
67
Treadwear
Optimo 4S +1255Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 61 Reviews found online 67 46 -
73
Handling
Optimo 4S +1360Why this score
Source Optimo 4S Ventus S1 evo3 Reviews found online 73 60
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo 4S | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 68 |
| Dry | 71 | 76 |
| Wet | 76 | 81 |
| Comfort | 73 | 62 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 55 |
| Handling | 73 | 60 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Optimo 4S
68
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 evo3 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/9 · 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −3.3 | 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 evo3
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet and dry conditions
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Competitive pricing compared to premium tier-one brands
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on rear axles or heavy vehicles
- Soft sidewalls leading to reduced steering feedback and precision
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage or bubbling from potholes
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Optimo 4S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 is mixed, with users frequently praising its strong dry and wet grip, comfort, and competitive pricing. However, notable drawbacks include relatively fast tread wear, reports of increasing road noise over time, and mixed experiences with OEM specs versus premium competitors like Michelin.
r/Golf_R
·6 upvotes ·2026-04-29
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
teslamotorsclub.com
·1 upvote ·2023-01-26
“Nice. I'm in Texas, so I'm not sure if those (as all seasons) would be the best choice for me. I will never drive in snow/ice, and have been leaning towards the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 for my Model 3 AWD with 19" wheels. Those are the only Tesla OEM (I prefer the Tesla specs like acoustic lining, tread width, extra sidewall stability, etc.) summer tires in the 19" size.”
jaguarforums.com
“I had Hankook tires on my XKR, and thought they were the noisiest tires I had ever heard on a car, and I had to get rid of them as I couldn't stand it.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Value for money#Road noise levels#Tread wear and longevity#OEM fitments and EV variants#Run-flat identification confusion#Ride comfort
Based on 33 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Optimo 4S | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 35 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Hankook Optimo 4S
68
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Winner: Hankook Optimo 4S — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 if dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 73 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 67 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 73 vs 62 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 76 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo 4S
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
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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.