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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 vs Pirelli Powergy — Compared

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Ventus S1 evo3

Summer

Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 59 · 3,355 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test (subj. comfort)

“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”

Tire BPirelli

Powergy

Summer

Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,805 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (noise)

“Avg 29mpg on a 2015 Mazda 3 Sport Nav 2L 165bhp, any ideas? I've had this car for about 3-4 weeks now, posted it here on this subreddit too. So far, I've done about 800 miles and my average fuel consumtion seems to be around 29mpg - 10.2L/100km. The car doesn't have its original rims, its on **MAM RS3** 18" rims with Pirelli Powergy tires 215/45/R18 (internet says these tires provide good fuel economy). On longer trips the average is about 40mpg-45mpg which still seems a bit high. My work commute is about 2 miles, and I do occasionally drive in a spirited manner. Is this okay? Thank you all!”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 76

    Dry

    Ventus S1 evo3 +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)8477
    Reviews found online6364
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%94%
  2. 81

    Wet

    Ventus S1 evo3 +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)8876
    Reviews found online6967
    Wet Braking (% of best)92%96%
    Wet Circle (% of best)98%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best)94%97%
  3. 62

    Comfort

    Powergy +6
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)6574
    Reviews found online5958
  4. 71

    Noise

    Powergy +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)7479
  5. 55

    Treadwear

    Powergy +2
    57
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Professional tests (TWG score)61–
    Reviews found online4651
  6. 60

    Handling

    Powergy +3
    63
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo3Powergy
    Reviews found online6063
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 vs Pirelli Powergy: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo3Pirelli Powergy
Relative Score 69 67
Dry 76 72
Wet 81 72
Comfort 62 68
Noise 71 74
Treadwear 55 57
Handling 60 63

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Ventus S1 evo3

Powergy

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.

DisciplineCategoryVentus S1 evo3PowergyΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 77% #10/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 81% #8/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −3.6 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 96% #7/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test 94% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +2.5 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% #4/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 81% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +11.9 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −1.7 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 33% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 20% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +13.3 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 98% #5/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 92% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +6.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #2/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test +7.1 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 70% #7/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −22.8 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #5/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 96% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −3.2 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #3/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −0.2 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #8/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test 97% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test −2.9 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 evo3 review

Tire B Powergy

Pros

  • Significantly reduced road noise and quiet highway ride
  • Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting
  • Comfortable and smooth ride quality compared to run-flats

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear or shallow initial tread depth
  • Negative impact on fuel economy (MPG) for some users
  • Soft sidewalls leading to muted steering feedback and less precise handling at the limit
All owner themes in the Powergy review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3

Mixed

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.

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

Tire B

Pirelli Powergy

Mixed

Community discussions around Pirelli Powergy show mixed views, with many users regarding them as an eco or budget-oriented alternative rather than a performance tire. While some drivers appreciate the attractive pricing and consider them decent for daily driving and fuel economy, others report issues such as highway vibrations or express uncertainty about mixing them with premium lines like Cinturato.

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2026-08-31

“Ripples in side wall Just been washing the car and found what I can only describe as ripples in the side wall of my front-right tyre. Had these fitted in June, only just noticed the ripples. The other tyres are perfect. I’ve probably done around 2,000 miles on them. Should I be concerned, and do they look like a manufacturing defect, or as a result of damage? (I’ve not hit any serious potholes that I’m aware of). These tyres are Pirelli Powergy, fitted to a Volvo XC60. Date code is 3325. Any help gratefully received. Read more”

r/GRYaris ·3 upvotes ·2025-03-07

“Are Pirelli Powergy Winter the right winter tires for the GR? Hey, my parents bought a GR Yaris last week and it’s a great car but I looked at its winter tires and those are Pirelli Powergy Winter. I’m not an expert on tires but as far as I know the P-Zero Winter would be the right choice for a GR. My father didn’t bought them because he thought it was the right tires rather a tire salesman talked him into it. I talked him into Pirelli as those were the factory tires for his Volvo 850R and would be a better choice then his current Conti Premium 5 but somehow my father misunderstood me to that point that Pirelli’s are the greatest tires ever. So he asked the salesmen for the best Pirelli Tires and told the car it’s for but the salesman sold him those Powergy tires and said that not all Pirelli’s are in stock. As my father isn’t an enthusiast but loves likes to drive performance cars he didn’t knew better and now it’s too late. In my eyes a good salesman (not in the way of profit for the company rather costumer experience) would have told him that the P-Zeros winter are out of stock but can be ordered or would show him tires from different companies. Another option is the salesman though he meant the GR Sport Yaris for which P-Zero winters are too much as not many persons in their sixties drive a real GR. So my question are the Powergy enough for the GR or should he get P-Zeros next Winter (in a few weeks we will put on summer tires)”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-05-18

“Pirelli cinturato P7 and Pirelli Powergy Hi all 👋🏼 So I had 4 Pirelli Cinturato P7’s on my Ford Focus ST. I got a flat tire (front left) while I was on vacation so I decided to get 2 new tires at the front. I asked the guy at the tire shop to get the same tires (so the Pirelli Cinturato’s). He got me Pirelli Powergy’s instead… He didn’t really speak English and there was not time as I was driving home the next day. So I just accepted it. Now my question is what’s the main difference between these tires? And does it matter I got 2 different tires now? (2 powergy’s at the front and 2 Cinturato’s at the back) Thanks!🙏🏼”

Top themes
#budget and eco line#tire mixing and compatibility#ride comfort and vibrations#pricing and promotions#daily winter driving performance#sidewall durability concerns

Based on 17 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 B · Pirelli Powergy
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available11087
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 21″

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3

Pirelli Powergy

Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli Powergy if comfort, noise and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 81 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Powergy scores 68 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 76 vs 72 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Powergy scores 74 vs 71 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Tire B · Pirelli Powergy

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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.

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