Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 67 · 2,127 reviews analysed Road tests 78 · 34 tests
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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.
Owners rate it 10.9 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
67/100From 2,127 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.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2,127 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.
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34 published test appearances
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
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Noise | 10th of 16 |
Source: Test World
2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 245/35 R19
2nd of 6
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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 Aqua | 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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 44
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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