Tests 75 · 1 test Owners 64 · 45 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Nexen N Blue HD+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
N Blue HD+ leads, 70–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 69 · 5 tests Owners 70 · 82 reviews
Best test result: #15 of 53 in 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
N Blue HD+ +173Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 74 Reviews found online 65 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 99% -
71
Wet
N Blue HD+ +273Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 73 Reviews found online 66 72 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 95% -
66
Comfort
N Blue HD+ +571Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 62 72 -
66
Noise
Ventus S1 evo +462Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Professional tests (TWG score) 66 59 -
65
Treadwear
N Blue HD+ +166Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 63 67 -
65
Handling
N Blue HD+ +671Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo N Blue HD+ Reviews found online 65 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | Nexen N Blue HD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 70 |
| Dry | 72 | 73 |
| Wet | 71 | 73 |
| Comfort | 66 | 71 |
| Noise | 66 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 66 |
| Handling | 65 | 71 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo
70
/ 100
N Blue HD+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus S1 evo | N Blue HD+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 95% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 99% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 98% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 88% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +9.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/7 · 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tyre Test | 7% #15/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | +93.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 90% #8/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 92% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −2.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 95% #4/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | 95% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus S1 evo
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and sporty, predictable handling
- High value for money compared to more expensive premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Subpar or inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
- Rapid tread wear on specific vehicles or under aggressive driving
- Tendency for the rubber to crack or perish prematurely along the grooves over time
Tire B N Blue HD+
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- High level of ride comfort and very low road noise
- Reliable and stable grip in both dry and wet conditions for normal driving
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear reported by some users
- Vague handling and loss of predictability when pushed hard or cornered aggressively
- Occasional reports of shoulder cracking or ruptures
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo | B · Nexen N Blue HD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo
70
/ 100
Nexen N Blue HD+
Winner: Nexen N Blue HD+ — better handling and comfort. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Blue HD+ scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Blue HD+ scores 71 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Ventus S1 evo scores 66 vs 62 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo
Tire B · Nexen N Blue HD+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.