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 + 20 road tests and 3,370 + 1,277 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus S1 evo3 is ahead, 68–59
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Tests 77 · 19 tests Owners 57 · 3,370 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 58 · 20 tests Owners 53 · 1,277 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Had the older version on an SRT8. Grip & performance were great. But wear was not. 10K miles(2 rotations) is all I got.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 18 tests | 86 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 64 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 95% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 99% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 70% | 60% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 85.7 + 40% × 59.8 = 75
Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 63.6 = 62
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 18 tests | 90 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 59 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 94% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 67% | 78% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 96% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 95% | 96% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 67.9 = 81
Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 58.9 = 69
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 51 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 10 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 51.2 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
No road tests of snow for Proxes Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests | 64 | 50 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 59 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 68% | 84% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 40% × 64.4 + 60% × 55.6 = 59
Proxes Sport: 40% × 49.5 + 60% × 58.5 = 55
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 11 tests | 77 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 68 |
| Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 99% | 99% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73
Proxes Sport: 60% × 72 + 40% × 68.1 = 70
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 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests | 61 | 37 |
| Reviews found online | 42 | 54 |
| Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 75% | 65% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 60.8 + 40% × 41.5 = 53
Proxes Sport: 60% × 37.1 + 40% × 54.3 = 44
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 59 | 55 |
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 12 tests | 68 | 41 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 89% | 82% |
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 59 |
| Dry | 75 | 62 |
| Wet | 81 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 35 |
| Comfort | 59 | 55 |
| Noise | 73 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 44 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 55 |
| Efficiency | 68 | 41 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. 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
Proxes Sport
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.
In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 finished ahead 5 times and Toyo Proxes Sport 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 92% | +3.6 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +1.1 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 70% | 60% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 98% | −4.0 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 90% | +5.6 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 91% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 96% | −0.3 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 67% | 78% | −11.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 68% | 84% | −15.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.7 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 75% | 65% | +10.4 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% | 82% | +6.8 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 72% | 72% | +0.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 | #17/20 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 70% | 58% | +12.9 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/49 | #16/49 | – | 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
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.
“F/S Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 235/35 R19 Hi Guys Selling a full set (4) Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 235/35 R19 summer tires, with 9/32 tread depth which is exactly the same depth when these ultra high performance tires are new. No punctures anywhere. Tires came of my 2024 VW GTI with less than 3k miles on the odometer. The production date on the tires is 3324 which means 33rd week of 2024.This translates to late August 2024. $500/obo but no shipping. Local pick up only. I am in Long Island NY. Message if interested. Read more”
“Which tire should I choose? I’m currently looking for new summer tires, but this time I’m finding it surprisingly difficult to choose. My previous set were Bridgestone T005s, which honestly didn’t impress me much. On my earlier car I’ve driven on Michelin PS4S, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, and Pirelli (don’t remember the exact model). The Michelins were by far my favorite — excellent grip and overall a fantastic tire. The Hankooks were above average and perfectly fine, but the Pirellis were a big disappointment. This time I’m considering the following three options: • Michelin Pilot Sport 5 • Continental SportContact 7 • Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 If I hadn’t done any research, I would have gone for the Michelins without hesitation. However, after digging a bit deeper, I added the Continentals as a strong competitor, and the Kumhos because they’re significantly cheaper while still getting quite positive reviews. I drive a Cupra Formentor 2.0 AWD with around 430 hp. I never take the car to the track, but I do enjoy sporty driving and quick launches at traffic lights. Now I’m finding the final decision harder than expected. Taking both price and performance into account, which of these three would you recommend? Read more”
“You will love the Ventus S1 EVO3's, I purchased a set back in May 2020 for $473 delivered. In your climate driving at Texas speeds (75-85) efficiency is gonna be about 270-295 Wh/m. I just ordered a set of the iON EVO AS to try out as I have a need for snow use but not bad enough for snow tires.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with users praising its value for money, comfortable ride quality, and capable daily street performance. While drivers note it lacks the sharp turn-in and grip of dedicated 200tw track tires, it is frequently highlighted as a cost-effective alternative to Michelin and Continental. Many prospective buyers note a relative scarcity of reviews, but those who run them report good traction, low noise, and appealing wide fitment options.
“I finally got Toyo Proxes Sport tires to replace my old Michelins. I up sized with 295/30-19's front and 345/25-20's rear on the stock wheels. I really like the fitment and don't have any rubbing even being lowered on the stock jacking bolts. I'm amazed how well they hook although I don't have a good reference as the 9-year-old Michelins were like rocks LOL. The ride is a bit better as well on non-run-flats.”
“I have real world experience with the Toyo Proxes Sport AS+. This may be the best all around tire on the planet IMO. I'm old and so I've tried multiple tires in real world conditions as a daily driver with performance in mind. I know every Michelin and Pirelli. I've become an expert on available tires in the USA.. What you will find with This tire: * They are immediately quiet *Resist hydroplaning in big water * Higher than expected dry performance in super hot weather for an AS * Maintain tread pattern to the death and remain quiet. These tires are next level.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by Brian Goodwin I own both the Falken and Toyo Proxes Sport, both in 235/40-17. The Toyo rides better, the Falken goes faster through the turns, and turn-in response is much quicker. I have not bothered to take the Toyo to the track because around our fun canyon roads it is clearly slower and with less grip than the Falken. The Falken feels like a race tire, complete with stiff sidewall support for crisp turn-in, used those for track and autocross over the last few months, including two wins in class at autocross. The Toyo feels like a street tire, much like the Continental ECS, complete with much lower weight because sidewalls are comparatively soft and squishy next to the Falken. If you want a soft daily driver 235/40 and you accept it is a few clicks slower than the Falken, the Toyo is great as a daily driver. But if you expect that Toyo to keep up with the Falken on track days, you will be disappointed. Great feedback, thanks Brian. Wish there were more options in this size! May just stick with the RT660s, especially now with the HKS GT2 on the car”
Based on 32 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | B · Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 110 | 83 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 420 A - AA A | 240 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 63 | 63 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Toyo Proxes Sport
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better efficiency, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 68 vs 41 on efficiency.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 75 vs 62 on dry.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 81 vs 69 on wet.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 53 vs 44 on treadwear.
Toyo Proxes Sport won 3 of 3 shared straight aquaplaning tests.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 81 vs 69 on our wet score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 75 vs 62 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 73 vs 70 on our noise score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 59 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 53 vs 44 on our treadwear score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 68 vs 41 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
