Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 19 + 1 road tests and 3,382 + 3,072 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus S1 evo3 is ahead, 70–65
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Tests 77 · 19 tests Owners 57 · 3,382 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (wet braking)
“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?”
Tests 63 · 1 test Owners 62 · 3,072 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Quote: Originally Posted by chassis I have 21” Scorpion Verde A/S and like them. No complaints after 6 months and 8k miles. Does your region (location) average temperature lies in the range of 0-20 degree celsius ?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 86 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 63 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 85.6 + 40% × 59.8 = 75
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 63 = 69
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 90 | 60 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 64 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 68 = 81
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 62
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | – | 49 |
| Reviews found online | – | 61 |
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 48.7 + 40% × 60.5 = 53
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests | 64 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 56 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 40% × 64.3 + 60% × 55.7 = 59
Scorpion Verde All Season: 40% × 66 (est.) + 60% × 55.5 = 60
No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests | 77 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 68 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 73
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 67 + 40% × 68.3 = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus S1 evo3. 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.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests | 61 | ≈ 63 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 41 | 57 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 60.8 + 40% × 41.4 = 53
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.2 = 61
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 59 | 67 |
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 1 tests | 68 | 55 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 65 |
| Dry | 75 | 69 |
| Wet | 81 | 62 |
| Snow | – | 53 |
| Comfort | 59 | 60 |
| Noise | 73 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 67 |
| Efficiency | 68 | 55 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Ventus S1 evo3
Scorpion Verde All Season
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus S1 evo3 | Scorpion Verde All Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #7/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 85% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #6/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 79% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 93% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 73% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 74% #6/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | 93% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/8 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | #10/10 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“My thoughts with the Hankooks on my '25R vs the Bridgestones on my '23R. Hankooks WAY louder but better ride quality & traction. As far as rotating - I rotate at least every two weeks (off before AutoX and on immediately after - I have dedicated AutoX tires ). I don't even pay attention to what position they're in. Zero issues.”
“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 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?”
Based on 33 community posts
Community members frequently praise the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season for its reliable wet and dry traction, low road noise when new, and solid overall handling on SUVs and crossovers. However, many drivers express concerns regarding premature tread wear, rough ride quality as the tires age, cupping issues, and increased noise or vibration later in their lifespan. Winter and snow performance also draws mixed feedback, with some finding it adequate while others prefer dedicated snow tires.
“I have the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season from factory on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not the exact same tire as yours, yours is the updated version. Great tires, quiet, good in rain and light snow. I would buy again when its time to replace mine.”
“Got a set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season for an EV9 recently. Ordered because I needed a higher treadwear count more than anything. Marcus in village tyres. Sound as a pound, will try and source whatever you want. Will also take delivery and fit anything you might order yourself 👌🏼”
“I've had the very same tire on my Q5. They were very good the first 60% of their life, and then one went out of round. I had to shave and replace it out of warranty. Until then they were fairly quiet. Wear and wet traction was fine. Slipped a bit in ice, but admittedly I am partial to snow tires in very cold weather.”
Based on 43 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 110 | 67 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 420 A - AA A | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet, efficiency and dry. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 81 vs 62 on wet.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 68 vs 55 on efficiency.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 61 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 67 vs 59 on handling.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 81 vs 62 on our wet score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 75 vs 69 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 73 vs 68 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 60 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season, 61 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 68 vs 55 on our efficiency score.
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
