Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 7 in 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV leads, 66–64 Narrow edge
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Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 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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69
Dry
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV +168Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 65 69 -
73
Wet
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV +469Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Ultrac SUV Sessanta Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 69 68 -
65
Comfort
Ultrac SUV Sessanta +469Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Ultrac SUV Sessanta Reviews found online 61 69 -
58
Treadwear
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV +553Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Ultrac SUV Sessanta Reviews found online 52 45 -
63
Handling
Ultrac SUV Sessanta +568Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Ultrac SUV Sessanta Reviews found online 63 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 64 |
| Dry | 69 | 68 |
| Wet | 73 | 69 |
| Comfort | 65 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 53 |
| Handling | 63 | 68 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
64
/ 100
Ultrac SUV Sessanta
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 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Ultrac SUV Sessanta | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/7 · 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Ultrac SUV Sessanta
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and cornering feedback
- High levels of cabin comfort and low noise
- Robust sidewall construction compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Reduced traction in cold or freezing temperatures
- Potential for uneven shoulder wear on specific vehicle geometries
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | B · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 38 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
64
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta if handling and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV scores 58 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta scores 68 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV scores 73 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
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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.