Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 69 · 11 reviews analysed Road tests 76 · 3 tests
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The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV generally receives positive reviews for its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable ride, and strong value proposition. However, user experiences are somewhat polarized regarding noise levels and tread longevity, with certain drivers reporting significant cabin noise and faster wear on heavier vehicles.
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
69/100From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
76/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV generally receives positive reviews for its excellent dry and wet grip, comfortable ride, and strong value proposition. However, user experiences are somewhat polarized regarding noise levels and tread longevity, with certain drivers reporting significant cabin noise and faster wear on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet handling grip
- Comfortable ride quality and responsive steering
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
- Low rolling resistance improving fuel efficiency
Cons
- Notable road noise and cabin drone, especially at highway speeds or on rough surfaces
- Below-average tread life and longevity for some users
- Occasional reduction in wet braking confidence when pushed hard
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier performance SUVs and larger sizes (such as the Porsche Cayenne S with wider than 275 mm tires and the VW Tiguan R) reported higher complaints regarding intrusive tire noise.
- OEM fitments on luxury SUVs like the Audi Q5 and Q7 yielded mixed results, with some drivers experiencing tire wear requiring replacement around 15,000 to 24,000 miles.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2024 Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Gravel Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Sand Traction | 11th of 11 | |
| Grass Traction | 5th of 11 | |
| Mud Traction | 7th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 1st of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
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