Summer tire Updated November 2026

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review

Name: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Brand: Hankook

± 5

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 80% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 66 · 2,131 reviews analysed Road tests 78 · 11 tests

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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among summer tires. In 34 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 9 times. Testers rate it best for wet (83) and weakest for comfort (72). 2,131 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 64% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

66/100

From 2,131 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 64%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

78/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

Wet

Comfort

Noise

Efficiency

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

43%

Dry Handling

34%

Wet Braking

67%

Wet Handling

52%

Straight Aquaplaning

86%

Inside Noise level

96%

Subjective Comfort

73%

Rolling Resistance

64%

Price

71%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2,131 owner reviews found online.

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 receives generally favorable reviews, particularly praised as a well-balanced original equipment option that offers strong dry and wet traction, crisp steering response, and competitive pricing compared to top-tier brands. While many drivers appreciate the comfort, low noise (often noting foam-lined variants), and value, a notable minority report rapid tread wear, increasing road noise as the tire ages, and occasional sidewall durability or wet-grip concerns.

Pros

Excellent dry and wet grip performance
Strong value compared to premium alternatives like Michelin or Continental
Crisp steering response and confident cornering handling
Low initial road noise and high ride comfort
Reliable original equipment (OE) choice for European performance sedans and SUVs (Audi, BMW, Mercedes)

Cons

Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on heavier or high-performance vehicles
Increased road noise and harsher ride quality as the tire ages and tread depth lowers
Occasional reports of structural weaknesses such as sidewall bulges or cracking
Wet-weather performance degradation as the tire wears down

Worth knowing

Drivers of heavy executive sedans and performance variants (such as Audi A4/S5/A5 and BMW 3/5 Series) frequently note that the aggressive compound results in relatively quick front-axle wear, often needing replacement between 11,000 and 25,000 miles.
Owners replacing factory tires on SUVs like the Audi Q series or BMW X3 highlighted that the tire maintains a comfortable ride and low noise levels while avoiding the harshness typically associated with older run-flat variants.

34 published test appearances (11 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch tire Test · 265/35 R19

5th of 10

Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 10
Wet Handling	6th of 10
Dry Braking	6th of 10
Dry Handling	7th of 10
Rolling Resistance	1st of 10
Straight Aquaplaning	2nd of 10
Noise	1st of 10
Price	4th of 10

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18

6th of 11

Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 11
Wet Handling	6th of 11
Dry Braking	8th of 11
Dry Handling	9th of 11
Rolling Resistance	9th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning	3rd of 11
Comfort (tester's mark)	4th of 11
Noise	2nd of 11
Price	4th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch tire Test · 225/40 R18

4th of 10

Best: Wet Braking · 6th Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 10
Dry Braking	7th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning	6th of 10
Price	3rd of 10

Source: Gute Fahrt

2018 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18

4th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 16

Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 12th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 16
Wet Handling	8th of 16
Dry Braking	1st of 16
Straight Aquaplaning	12th of 16
Dry Handling (tester's mark)	4th of 16
Wet Handling (tester's mark)	8th of 16
Noise	10th of 16

Source: Test World

2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 245/35 R19

2nd of 6

Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Noise · 5th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	4th of 6
Wet Handling	3rd of 6
Dry Braking	2nd of 6
Dry Handling	3rd of 6
Rolling Resistance	1st of 6
Straight Aquaplaning	3rd of 6
Noise	5th of 6
Price	4th of 6

Source: Auto Bild

2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19

5th of 9

Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	2nd of 9
Wet Handling	3rd of 9
Dry Braking	7th of 9
Dry Handling	6th of 9
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 9
Straight Aquaplaning	2nd of 9
Noise	3rd of 9
Price	5th of 9

Source: Sport Auto

2017 Motor Mag UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19

5th of 9

Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 9
Dry Braking	5th of 9
Dry Handling	5th of 9

Source: Motor

2017 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 9

Best: Dry Handling · 4th Weakest: Wet Handling · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 9
Wet Handling	7th of 9
Dry Braking	5th of 9
Dry Handling	4th of 9

Source: evo

2017 Auto Bild UHP tire Test · 245/40 R18

5th of 9

Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	7th of 9
Wet Handling	7th of 9
Dry Braking	4th of 9
Dry Handling	3rd of 9
Rolling Resistance	6th of 9
Noise	1st of 9

Source: Auto Bild

2017 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 245/45 R18

4th of 10

Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 10
Wet Handling	3rd of 10
Dry Braking	5th of 10
Dry Handling	9th of 10

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars tire Test · 235/35 R19

2nd of 9

Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 6th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	3rd of 9
Wet Handling	6th of 9
Dry Braking	5th of 9
Dry Handling	3rd of 9

Source: Auto Bild

2016 EVO Summer Performance tire Test · 235/35 R19

8th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2016 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

6th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2016 Test World Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

5th of 13

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 235/40 R18

3rd of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2016 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 255/35 R20

2nd of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2016 GTU Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

9th of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: GTÜ

2016 ADAC tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17

5th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2015 EVO Magazine Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2015 Auto Express tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19

3rd of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2014 EVO Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2014 Auto Review Max Performance tire Test · 255/40 R19

3rd of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2014 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

10th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2013 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

6th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2013 European Summer Sports tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 18

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2012 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2012 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

3rd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2012 Auto Bild Max Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17

3rd of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17

3rd of 45

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
UTQG	220 - 440 AA - B A
EU label: wet grip	A in 76% of sizes
EU label: energy	D in 49% of sizes
EU label: external noise	66–75 dB

Size	Retailer
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
205/45 R17	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
205/55 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
225/55 R17	Amazon
235/45 R17	Amazon
235/55 R17	Amazon
245/40 R17	Amazon
245/45 R17	Amazon
255/40 R17	Amazon
215/40 R18	Amazon
215/45 R18	Amazon
225/40 R18	Amazon
225/45 R18	Amazon
225/50 R18	Amazon
235/40 R18	Amazon
235/45 R18	Amazon
245/35 R18	Amazon
245/40 R18	Amazon
245/45 R18	Amazon
245/50 R18	Amazon
255/35 R18	Amazon
255/45 R18	Amazon
265/35 R18	Amazon
265/40 R18	Amazon
275/35 R18	Amazon
275/40 R18	Amazon
275/45 R18	Amazon
285/35 R18	Amazon
225/35 R19	Amazon
225/40 R19	Amazon
235/35 R19	Amazon
235/40 R19	Amazon
245/35 R19	Amazon
245/40 R19	Amazon
245/45 R19	Amazon
255/30 R19	Amazon
255/35 R19	Amazon
255/40 R19	Amazon
255/45 R19	Amazon
265/30 R19	Amazon
265/35 R19	Amazon
275/35 R19	Amazon
275/40 R19	Amazon
285/30 R19	Amazon
295/30 R19	Amazon
305/30 R19	Amazon
225/35 R20	Amazon
235/35 R20	Amazon
245/35 R20	Amazon
245/40 R20	Amazon
255/30 R20	Amazon
255/35 R20	Amazon
265/30 R20	Amazon
275/30 R20	Amazon
275/35 R20	Amazon
295/30 R20	Amazon
305/30 R20	Amazon