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 + 14 road tests and 3,382 + 192 owner reviews. How we score
Ultrac Vorti is ahead, 81–68
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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 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 13 tests | 86 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 89 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 95% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 99% | 99% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 85.6 + 40% × 59.9 = 75
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 89.2 = 86
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 13 tests | 90 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 85 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 92% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 96% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 96% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 95% | 96% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 89.7 + 40% × 68.1 = 81
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 84.5 = 84
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests | 64 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 81 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 67% | 56% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 40% × 64.3 + 60% × 55.8 = 59
Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 76.4 + 60% × 81 = 79
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 9 tests | 77 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 99% | 99% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 73
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus S1 evo3 or Ultrac Vorti. 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 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests | 61 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 41 | 78 |
| Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 75% | 78% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 60.8 + 40% × 41.4 = 53
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 78.3 = 74
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 59 | 87 |
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 9 tests | 68 | 23 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 86% | 74% |
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 81 |
| Dry | 75 | 86 |
| Wet | 81 | 84 |
| Comfort | 59 | 79 |
| Noise | 73 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 87 |
| Efficiency | 68 | 23 |
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.
Ventus S1 evo3
Ultrac Vorti
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 3 times and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus S1 evo3 | Ultrac Vorti | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 96% | −1.1 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 60% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 92% | −1.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 96% | +0.3 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 92% | +3.7 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 96% | −0.2 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 80% #3/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 67% | 56% | +11.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | +0.6 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 75% | 78% | −3.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% | 74% | +11.2 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 69% | 71% | −1.6 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 | #14/20 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 70% | 77% | −6.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/15 | #6/15 | – | 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
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.
“That would tally with what this person found with the 127 variant that preceded it “Hi just for information,I asked Hankook what tread depth when new was on their Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 tyre, the reply was 6.6 mm””
“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.”
“For BMW-approved run flat tires, you should see a symbol that has the letters "RSC" in a circle next to the star symbol. (The "RSC" stands for "Run-flat System Component".) I don't see that symbol on the tire pictured, so it isn't a run flat. Hankook's model number for non-run flat S1 evo 3 tires is K127 whereas the run flat variant is K127B, sometimes referred to as the "SUV version". I only know this because of my quest earlier this year for efficient (yet still sporty) 225/45 R17 summer tires for my aftermarket wheels. In this size, the run flat variant actually has a better rating (B) for rolling resistance than the non-run flat (C) per the Euro tyre labels. This is a rare exception, as run flats are usually less efficient. Note that the non-run flat 205/45 R17 S1 evo 3 has an A rating, which is the most efficient. I haven't seen Euro tyre labels for the run flat variant in that size, but it seems unlikely to me they would have an A rating. As such, I would be surprised if MINI installed them at the factory due to the impact to range--unless they had no other option available due to supply chain constraints.”
Based on 33 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 110 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 420 A - AA A | — |
| Sizes in common | 26 | 26 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 68 vs 23 on efficiency.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 59 on handling.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 74 vs 53 on treadwear.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 79 vs 59 on comfort.
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 84 vs 81 on our wet score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 86 vs 75 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 73 vs 69 on our noise score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 79 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 74 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 68 vs 23 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
