Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus S1 evo3 is ahead, 69–63
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Tests 59 · 2 tests Owners 61 · 411 reviews
Best test result: #21 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)
“Nitto NT555 G2 305/35/20 Just got my G2’s from American Muscle. 5% off and free shipping. Ready for that hot pavement of spring/summer. What summer tires you running? Read more”
Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 59 · 3,355 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test (wet circle)
“Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 uneven wear I’ve been using this tyre and have been satisfied with its performance on my BMW G30. Just that I realised that there is an uneven thread wear on the outer side. The main thread has still some thread about 2mm from the thread wear indicator. This is the right front tyre. All other tyres thread wear looks fine. Is this particular tyre still safe to be used for another 10,000km? Or urgently needs to be changed? Anyone has any experience with uneven wear like this? Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 49 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 63 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 89% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 94% | 99% |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 48 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 69 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 80% | 95% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 87% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 89% | 96% |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 34 | – |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 59 |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | – |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 46 |
| Source | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 67 | 60 |
| Category | Nitto NT555 G2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 69 |
| Dry | 56 | 76 |
| Wet | 52 | 81 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 62 |
| Noise | 66 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 55 |
| Handling | 67 | 60 |
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.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
NT555 G2
Ventus S1 evo3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | NT555 G2 | Ventus S1 evo3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | −7.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 94% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | −5.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #21/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 20% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −15.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 79% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 60% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | +18.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 76% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +8.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 95% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −15.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 87% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | −11.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 96% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −6.8 | 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 opinions on the Nitto NT555 G2 are mixed, often positioning it as an affordable, good-looking tire with decent tread life that performs adequately in warm weather. However, many enthusiast drivers note that it struggles significantly with straight-line traction, wet weather grip, and cold temperatures compared to higher-end alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
“How to make the most of my nt555 g2s? Hey, I have 285 front 305 rear 20" 555 g2s on my Camaro 1LE and I'm really struggling at autocross. I find that my braking ability and front grip mid corner are aweful. I drove a friend's car on Better 200tw tire and loved out. How can I make the most of my G2? I ran 28psi last event. I'm not trying to win a class, just learning what I can. I plan on upgrading tires after I burn these but I don't want to drop 1400 on good tires until I need to since my car is not only used at Autocross. It's drag raced, autoXd, going to go to a road course, and I want to go to Canada and the tail of the Dragon lol. Yes, I know wheels/tires for the street and track Seperate would be the best idea Read more”
“i had some NT555 G2s on my bmw.. they are awesome tires but they DO NOT like to be cold.. if your area gets cold, id say under 60F do not drive aggressive until they warm up. they are a summer only tire.”
“Nitto NT555 G2 is good for the price. It's decent all around. Great treadwear rating, looks good but does NOT want to perform at all if a little bit cold. MP4S if you don't mind spending extra. A bit more grippy and better in the rain for sure.”
Based on 24 community posts
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 receives mixed reviews from the community, with some users praising its solid performance, great value, and good grip compared to competitors, while others note concerns regarding longevity, stock wear, and variations in ratings across different sizes. Discussions also highlight specific variant differences, such as the K127 standard version versus the K127e Tesla-specific version.
“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”
“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 12 community posts
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT555 G2 | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 88 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10.2/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Nitto NT555 G2
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet, dry and noise. Pick the Nitto NT555 G2 if treadwear, handling and comfort matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 81 vs 52 on wet.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 75 vs 55 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 76 vs 56 on dry.
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 67 vs 60 on handling.
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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.
