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Hankook Ventus Evo - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Hankook Ventus Evo - Official Image

Across six summer tire tests (average overall position 2.7), the Hankook Ventus Evo shows consistently elite dynamic performance, frequently placing in the top three overall and taking a major win (1/20 in 2026 AutoBild). The dominant pattern is high grip and strong driver confidence in both wet and dry handling, supported by multiple class-leading wet braking results and repeated top handling rankings.

Its main compromise is efficiency-focused metrics: rolling resistance is repeatedly mid-to-low tier and aquaplaning results are more variable than its wet braking/handling, including a notable weak straight-line aquaplaning showing in one major test. Noise and wear/value are generally decent but not consistently class-leading, reinforcing an overall profile of a performance-first tire with some trade-offs in efficiency and certain hydroplaning scenarios.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Grip & Braking Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2026 test (27.66 m, 1/12) plus 1st place straight aquaplaning (78.81 km/h, 1/12)
    • 1st place wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (42.7 m, 1/21) and 1st place wet braking in 2025 AutoBild shootout (27.4 m, 1/52)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2026 AutoBild Summer test (42.1 m, 2/20, +7.1% from best) and 2nd place wet braking in 2026 braking mega test (27 m, 2/50, +7.1% from best)
  • Dry Handling / Sporty Dynamics Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2026 AutoBild Summer test (101.5 km/h, 1/20) and 1st subjective dry handling (10 points, 1/20)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (120.9 km/h, 1/21)
    • Top-tier pace in 2026 test: dry handling 73.48 s (5/13, +0.9% from best) with 1st subjective dry handling (8.4 points, 1/13)
  • Overall Competitiveness / Test Results Strong
    • Overall win in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (1/20) with multiple 1st-place sub-scores (dry braking 1/20, dry handling 1/20, wet handling 1/20, wet circle 1/20)
    • Podium-level overall placements across different formats: 2/50 (2026 braking mega test), 3/52 (2025 AutoBild shootout), 3/9 (2025 Auto Express), 3/13 with 'Highly recommended' award (2026 test)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
    • Rolling resistance 11/12 in 2026 test (8.76 kg/t, +38.6% from best)
    • Rolling resistance only mid-pack in other tests: 6/9 (2025 Auto Express, 7.9 kg/t, +12.9% from best) and 5/20 (2026 AutoBild, 7.69 kg/t, +15.3% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Consistency (especially straight-line) Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning 15/20 in 2026 AutoBild Summer test (90.4 km/h, +4.7% from best) with curved aquaplaning 12/20 (+14.4% from best)
    • Mixed results elsewhere: curved aquaplaning 8/20 in 2025 Auto Bild Performance test (+8.7% from best) despite strong showings like 1/9 curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express and 1/12 straight aquaplaning in 2026 test
  • Comfort/Noise & Secondary Ownership Metrics (variable, not class-leading) Minor
    • Comfort 9/13 in 2026 test (6.5 points, +8.5% from best) despite comfort wins in AutoBild formats (1/20 in 2026 AutoBild; 1/20 in 2025 Auto Bild Performance)
    • Noise is generally mid-pack in larger tests: 7/20 in 2026 AutoBild (+1.7% from best) and 9/20 in 2025 Auto Bild Performance (+2.5% from best); wear/value are good but not leading (wear 6/20 in 2025 Auto Bild Performance, +23.3% from best; value 8/20, +37.7% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
of 9
2026 Summer SUV Tire Test

2026

The Hankook Ventus evo is a brand-new tire that takes the test win with the best wet performance in the field. It secured top positions in both wet handling and wet braking, and in the off-road tra...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Grass Traction, Gravel Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026

The Hankook Ventus evo takes first place overall, with the strongest dry handling score and the shortest dry braking distance in the test. Wet performance is also strong, with the fastest wet handl...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Value, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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3
of 13
The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Highly Rec.

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Hankook Ventus Evo finished 3rd overall and earned a Highly Recommended award. It delivered the best wet braking and the highest straight-line aquaplaning result, backed up by a front-running w...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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2
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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3
of 9
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The new Hankook impressed with consistently strong wet-weather performance, earning third overall despite no outright wins. It was within a metre of the leader in wet braking and excelled on the we...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
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4
of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Hankook Ventus Evo K137 delivered convincing driving dynamics with secure handling and the shortest braking distances in wet conditions at 42.7 meters from 100 km/h. It performed excellently in...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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3
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Wet Braking
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