The Hankook Ventus S1 evo is a max-performance summer tire that blends premium-level handling with an appealing value proposition. Across real-world feedback and independent testing, it stands out for confident dry grip, precise steering and a stable feel when pushed. Wet ability is often strong too, but confidence can be more variable than the best-in-class, particularly regarding aquaplaning in certain sizes or as the tire ages.
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Owners say74%from 45 owner reviews72% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2025.
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo stops 1.6% shorter than premium rivals and 9.8% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 97/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the wet from 45 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals and 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 95/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 45 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo's rolling resistance is 4.3% lower than premium rivals and 0.8% lower than mid-range rivals.
How many miles does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo is expected to last around 24,200 miles (38,946 km).
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo?
Across 45 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus S1 evo averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.2. 18 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 75% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo(9)
What is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus S1 evo?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 36 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus S1 evo wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 7.5 out of 10 for wear across 36 reviews. 18 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo again?
72% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo again, based on the 43 owner reviews that answered the question. 28% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo's dry grip?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, 17 mention dry grip: 15 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Wet grip excellent, dry grip also excellent". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo's tread life?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, 16 mention tread life: 11 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "I have covered 25,000 mainly motorway miles and they are still not down to the tread markers on the front". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo's road noise?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo, 13 mention road noise: 8 praise it (quiet) and 5 criticise it (noisy). Read those reviews
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Overall, drivers rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo positively for strong dry grip, stable handling, and good value, with many noting low noise and respectable longevity. Wet performance divides opinion: several high-scoring reviews praise predictable wet grip, but a notable minority report weak wet traction and aquaplaning, especially as the tire ages or in certain sizes. Comfort and noise are generally acceptable, with some run-flat users impressed. Considering the weighted mix of scores, the Ventus S1 evo is a capable, good-value UHP tire with standout dry performance and variable wet confidence.
What owners mention most counted across 34 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 45 ratings
Owner score74%
Dry Grip81%
Road Feedback75%
Wear75%
Handling73%
Wet Grip73%
Comfort72%
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Most helpful 70%
“Excellent tires for spritely driving in a moderately powerful sub-compact car. The dry handling 'wears out' over time a bit quicker than the thread. After 5 or 6 years of going like glued to the tarmac, with still...”
“Very disappointed. Switched to these from Bridgestones. The rate of wear was eye watering. Went through a pair on the front in about 10k miles of pretty normal usage. A false economy - lesson learnt!”
“Excellent long lasting tires. Still had some tread on 2 tires when new tires were put on. Two of the tires were damaged and prematurely worn due to mag wheels being buckled by bad potholes and roads in South Africa”
Very good small car tires allowing for spirited driving with a wide safety margin. I got them with the car and didn’t give them a deeper thought throughout the 40.000 km they lasted, being convinced all decent brand low profile tires should perform like that nowadays. So I thought… until I replaced them with a set of newly introduced Continental EcoContact 6. I never thought the gap in the level of grip through the bends and general feel of the car would be so huge. Knowing that I would surely buy them again, unfortunately they don’t make them anymore. In general, getting UHP 16" tires is getting more and more difficult these days, it’s aging SportContact 3, equally dated Pilot Sport 3 and that’s about it.
Excellent tires for spritely driving in a moderately powerful sub-compact car. The dry handling 'wears out' over time a bit quicker than the thread. After 5 or 6 years of going like glued to the tarmac, with still plenty of thread left, they started to gradually lose a bit of that grip, probably due to rubber aging. I wish they would feel a bit quieter inside, especially at A-roads speeds at which you still hear more rolling noise than engine and wind noise, but I guess that's the price you pay for such performance at a relatively attractive price.
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I have 4No Hankook Ventus S1 evo tires fitted on a 2017 Mini Countryman Cooper SD which has now covered 11,767 miles from new, with one pair having 6mm of wear left and one pair with 4.5mm of wear left, all 4No tires have started to perish around the outer treads and 2No in particular are perishing around the tires in the inner grooves, I have been advised to replace these or risk a high speed blow out, I have contacted Hankook Tires UK who have stated that they take these matters seriously but would need the tires returned to them through the vehicle dealership in the cases of original equipment fitment to consider a warranty claim, what's the car going to run on during this period?, I will let everyone draw their own conclusions as to quality and warranty
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I can't believe how bad these tires are considering the good reviews they get in larger sizes. I know that tire manufacturers use different compounds and carcasses for different sizes but in this size on this car (195/50R15) they are awful. They feel like they've been designed for taxi drivers and slow drivers. Compared to the Turanza T001 Evo tires I had before they have no steering feel, a harder ride, less grip and zero progression at the limit they just snap into understeer. I've driven budget tires for less money that are better overall. The good thing about them is that they aren't noisy the hard tread means they wear slowly. For the tiny price difference per corner (about £3-9) I'd buy a better tire from Bridgestone, Michelin or Continental unless you drive slowly and want a tire that lasts a long time.
I have switched to Hankook (run flats) after reading reviews for them on my car, I did have Bridgestone 050 rft. The Bridgestones had poor grip, breaking away with no warning and had serious tramlining feeling dangerous. Since getting the Hankooks they make the car feel as it should, both wet and dry performance is great, I will definately replace with the same when the time comes. I am so glad I did not wait for the old tires to wear before replacing them!
These where fitted by the garage when i bought the car.
Didn't like them at all, poor wet grip causing bad understeer in the damp.
Wet braking was sketchy with the cars ABS and stability control working overtime.
Dry grip isn't too bad until the price of them is considered.
Road feel and feedback not too bad but the absolute worst was the wear.... 6000 or so miles and they were worn to the tread limit.
I had 4 on my Renault Twingo RS 133. On the dry, not much to blame this tire. Accurate, sporty behavior.
But he suffers from some shortcomings on the wet. For wear, it is average.
I have 2013 Fiesta 1.5tdci. Between 0- 30.000km is very good handling and wet grip. But if i apply to break a little hard (with low speed) ABS moves in very often.
Between 30.000-50.000km, comfort is very good but handling and feedback lose last performance's (100to70)
They have long life, they have still 3,5mm depth.
This is my second set of Hankook tires having used the EVO 1 variety in the past on a previous car, The S1 EVO 2 version has an all around improvement with very good grip in dry conditions, low road noise and a minor improvements in wet conditions. I feel very comfortable throwing my car around tight corners and accelerating out of corners during spirited driving. When the tires do let go you get a very progressive and controlled release which is easy to catch. Front end grip is excellent with almost no signs of under steer.
In the wet the progressive feeling diminishes and I'm somewhat wary of how unpredictable the car can handles and as such it's best not to explore the limits of these tires in anything but dry conditions.
Dont bother. decent dry grip but wet grip is a disaster. Came with my new Fiesta 1.4 diesel and in the rain it is unresponsive and it aqua-planes. had to change after just 10000km. Replaced by Continental Premium Contact 5 and they made a huge difference!!
These came new on my 2009 Fiesta 1.4 zetec diesel, i did rotate them twice to even out any wear, Ive just changed them after 6 years and 28000 miles not because they are worn out, they still have 4mm left on all tires, but because they have started to crack pretty badly down the groove in the tread on all tires, plus I fancied a new set of michelin pilot sport 3, i reckon the hankoooks would have lasted me 40000+ had they not started to crack up! nice silent comfy ride, good grip, not quite so good in the wet, looking forward to trying the new michelins out in the wet !
Excellent tires all round. Up grade from Pirelli p zero and glad I did.
Wet grip excellent, dry grip also excellent. Had them on for three months now and no noticeable wear or deteriation the the grip in all conditions.
For the cost I would recommend these for the Astra j vxr.
