Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 52% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 58 · 20 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 2 tests
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (76) and weakest for dry (73). 20 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 84% would buy it again.
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
58/100From 20 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV generally receives positive feedback from drivers for its balanced performance, impressive wet and dry grip, and high value compared to premium alternatives. While many users report surprisingly good tread longevity and comfort across various large SUVs, a minority experienced premature outer block wear or short lifespan under heavy use.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip with strong confidence-inspiring handling
- High value for money compared to premium Tier-1 brand alternatives
- Good ride comfort and low road noise for highway cruising
- Respectable treadwear and longevity for heavy SUV applications
- Effective rim protector feature for large wheels
Cons
- Premature outer block and edge wear, particularly on front axles
- Poor performance in snow and ice, typical of summer tires
- Limited off-road capability
- Inconsistent wear rates reported by some heavy SUV or aggressive drivers
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavier vehicles like the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 reported stable handling and surprisingly good longevity for such heavy platforms.
- Drivers with 22-inch wheel sizes appreciated the substantial rim protector integrated into the tire design.
- A few owners of heavier SUVs (such as a Range Rover Sport) experienced significantly accelerated wear, with tires wearing out in under 10,000 km.
4 published test appearances (2 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Express SUV tire Test · 235/50 R18
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2017 Summer SUV tire Test · 235/40 R18
3rd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 5 |
2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV tire Test · 235/50 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV tire Test · 255/55 R19
7th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 220 - 420 A - AA A |
| EU label: wet grip | A in 57% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 49% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 67–75 dB |
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