74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
42 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE001 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — Compared (May 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.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
24 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — better comfort 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
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE001 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE001 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE001 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE001 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE001 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 29 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE001 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE001 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 79 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 72 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 63 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 70 |
| Handling | 80 | 81 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
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.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE001 is widely regarded as a high-performance, budget-friendly tire that excels in dry handling and steering responsiveness. While enthusiasts praise its cornering capabilities and value, many users report significant trade-offs in ride comfort and cabin noise, with polarized opinions regarding its wet-weather performance and tread longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and steering feedback
- High value-for-money proposition
- Progressive handling characteristics
- Strong performance for spirited driving and track use
Cons
- High levels of road noise on coarse surfaces
- Stiff, harsh ride quality
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Compound hardening over time leading to reduced grip
Observations
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda 2) noted a significant transformation in handling, though at the expense of comfort.
- Users on heavier sedans and performance-oriented vehicles reported varying experiences with tread life, often citing rapid wear under aggressive driving conditions.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that delivers impressive grip and handling in both wet and dry conditions. While most users praise its comfort and cost-effectiveness compared to premium rivals, tread life experiences are polarized, ranging from exceptional longevity to premature wear depending on vehicle weight and driving style.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- High value-for-money compared to premium brands
- Strong ride comfort and low road noise
- Effective rim protection design
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, particularly on heavier vehicles
- Poor performance in snow and icy conditions
- Limited off-road capability
- Reports of poor customer service and warranty support in failure cases
Observations
- Heavy SUVs and high-performance vehicles (e.g., Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover) may experience significantly accelerated outer-edge wear.
- Users on mid-sized SUVs like the Tiguan and Sportage report more balanced and durable tread life, often exceeding 25,000 miles.
- The tire is frequently noted as a superior, more affordable alternative to factory-fitted Continental tires on premium European SUVs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE001 | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — better comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV scores 76 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV scores 83 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE001
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
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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) 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.