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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Assurance ComforTred vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Goodyear

Goodyear Assurance ComforTred

All Season Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance ComforTred tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
50
Noise
–
Treadwear
53
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Hankook

Hankook Ventus S1 evo

Summer Max Performance tires

Hankook Ventus S1 evo tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
62 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
82
Snow
80
Comfort
76
Noise
89
Treadwear
77
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus S1 evo leads by 10
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
77
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
87
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 77 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus S1 evo leads by 12
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
70
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
82
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Professional tests (TWG score) – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 70 73

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
–
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus S1 evo leads by 26
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
50
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
76
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Tyre Reviews owners 50 72

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
–
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
89
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Professional tests (TWG score) – 95

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus S1 evo leads by 24
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
53
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
77
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Tyre Reviews owners 53 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus S1 evo leads by 10
A — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
63
B — Hankook Ventus S1 evo
73
Why this score
SourceAssurance ComforTredVentus S1 evo
Tyre Reviews owners 63 73

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Assurance ComforTred vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Assurance ComforTredHankook Ventus S1 evo
Relative Score 62 79
Dry 77 87
Wet 70 82
Snow – 80
Comfort 50 76
Noise – 89
Treadwear 53 77
Handling 63 73

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Assurance ComforTred

The Goodyear Assurance ComforTred receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its exceptional ride quality and wet-weather performance and those disappointed by its harshness and durability. While some drivers highlight its quiet operation and safety, others report significant issues with road feedback and susceptibility to puncture damage.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and noise reduction
  • Strong handling and braking performance in heavy rain
  • High treadwear rating and long-term mileage warranty
  • Reliable steering response

Cons

  • Lack of impact absorption leading to a harsh ride
  • High susceptibility to non-repairable puncture damage
  • Inconsistent customer service and rebate fulfillment experiences
  • High price point relative to durability expectations

Observations

  • Users operating larger vehicles like the Ford Flex reported high satisfaction with the tire's stability and quietness.
  • Drivers using 16-inch tire sizes reported a lack of forgiveness and increased road vibration, suggesting performance may vary significantly by sidewall profile.
Tire B Hankook Ventus S1 evo

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that bridges the gap between premium pricing and budget accessibility. While many users praise its excellent wet and dry traction and progressive handling characteristics, experiences regarding tread longevity and road noise are notably polarized, often depending on vehicle weight and driving style.

Pros

  • Strong wet and dry grip performance
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Predictable and progressive handling at the limit
  • Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Effective hydroplaning resistance

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread wear life across different vehicle platforms
  • Reports of premature sidewall cracking or perishing in some climates
  • Occasional difficulty with balancing and road-force vibration
  • Performance drop-off as the tire ages or reaches lower tread depths

Observations

  • Users with Audi Quattro models frequently report high satisfaction with the tire as an OE replacement, citing a balanced feel.
  • Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Ford Fiesta) report highly variable experiences, with some noting excellent longevity while others report poor wet-weather performance in specific small-diameter sizes.
  • High-torque or heavier vehicles occasionally report rapid rear-tire wear and a 'twitchy' feeling when using run-flat variants.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Hankook

Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus S1 evo scores 76 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus S1 evo scores 77 vs 53 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus S1 evo scores 82 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus S1 evo scores 87 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.