Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 74% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 66 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 78 · 4 tests
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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (84) and weakest for noise (69). 4 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 85% would buy it again.
Owners rate it 12 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
66/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
78/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 is praised by users as a high-performing sporty tire that offers exceptional dry grip, sharp handling, and good value compared to premium competitors like Michelin. However, users frequently note compromises in wet weather performance and a relatively fast tread wear rate, especially under spirited driving conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and responsive, quick sporty steering
- Good value and pricing compared to direct competitors like Michelin
- Predictable and communicative handling limits in wet conditions
- Fun and engaging driving dynamics on warm roads
Cons
- Noticeably reduced grip in wet conditions compared to dry
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan under frequent driving
- Poor performance and lack of grip in cold weather
Worth knowing
- Performance noted on sporty compacts like a 2017 Civic Type R, highlighting quick steering and handling but confirming accelerated tread wear over 3 months of heavy use.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Sports Car tire Test · 265/35 R19
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 7 | |
| Noise | 4th of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 · 295/30R20
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Exterior Noise | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick tire Test · 235/35 R19
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 6.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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