Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV review
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV is generally regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented tire that offers excellent grip and handling in both wet and dry conditions. While many users praise its road manners and feedback, there is a significant divide regarding cabin noise, with some drivers finding them exceptionally quiet while others report intrusive droning and road noise.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
73.8%By road tests
80.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV is generally regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented tire that offers excellent grip and handling in both wet and dry conditions. While many users praise its road manners and feedback, there is a significant divide regarding cabin noise, with some drivers finding them exceptionally quiet while others report intrusive droning and road noise.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet weather traction
- Excellent steering feedback and handling precision
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
- Smooth ride quality on varied road surfaces
Cons
- Polarizing noise levels, with reports of significant droning at highway speeds
- Below-average tread longevity, particularly on high-performance or heavy SUVs
- Potential for premature cracking or traction loss at the end of the tire's life cycle
Worth knowing
- Owners of high-performance SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne report excellent grip but note rapid tread wear due to vehicle weight and power.
- Users with wider tire profiles (above 275mm) have reported higher instances of cabin noise and road drone.
- Drivers of heavy SUVs and performance-oriented crossovers note that while the tire handles well, it may not be the most durable option for high-mileage commuters.
4 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 |
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 |
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 |
2021 Tyre Reviews SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 |