Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV - Official Image

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV delivers consistently strong dry and wet on-road performance with multiple top-three results and one overall test win (1/11 in 2022). It stands out for balanced braking and handling, low noise, and respectable rolling resistance. However, it repeatedly underperforms in aquaplaning resistance and shows inconsistent performance in off-road traction, which drags down results in mixed-use SUV tests.
Overall, this is a well-rounded road-focused SUV tire that excels on tarmac-particularly in handling-while aquaplaning margins and certain off-road traction metrics remain clear weaknesses.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 2nd place dry handling (+0.1% from best) in 2024 AMS (2/8)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2021 Tire Reviews (1/9)
    • 2nd place dry braking (+1.2%) in 2022 AutoBild (2/11)
  • Wet Braking and Handling Strong
    • Wet braking 3/8 (+3.6%) and wet handling 3/8 (+1.7%) in 2024 AMS
    • Wet braking 4/11 (+2.8%) and wet handling 6/11 (+3.7%) in 2024 Autobild SUV
    • Wet braking 2/11 (+1.1%) in 2022 AutoBild; wet handling 3/9 (+0.6%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • Noise 3/8 (+1.4%) in 2024 AMS
    • Noise 2/9 (+1.4%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Noise 4/11 (+1.1%) in 2022 AutoBild
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • Rolling resistance 3/8 (+4.5%) in 2024 AMS
    • Rolling resistance 4/11 (+13.5%) in 2022 AutoBild
    • Rolling resistance 5/11 (+8.8%) in 2024 Autobild SUV
  • Overall Awards/Positions Strong
    • Overall 1/11 in 2022 AutoBild SUV test
    • Overall 2/8 in 2024 AMS
    • Average overall position 3.3 across 4 tests
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • Curved aquaplaning 7/8 (+24.9%) and straight aqua 6/8 (+5%) in 2024 AMS
    • Curved aquaplaning 10/11 (+12.8%) and straight aqua 9/11 (+7.1%) in 2024 Autobild SUV
    • Curved aquaplaning 9/11 (+6.6%) and straight aqua 9/11 (+6.6%) in 2022 AutoBild
  • Off-road Traction (SUV use-case) Moderate
    • Sand traction 11/11 (+21.9%) and gravel traction 8/11 (+7.6%) in 2024 Autobild SUV
    • Gravel traction 7/8 (+7%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
  • Dry Braking Consistency Minor
    • Dry braking 9/11 (+6.6%) in 2024 Autobild SUV
    • Dry braking 5/8 (+5.9%) in 2024 AMS
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 8
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Balanced and comfortable with only marginal weaknesses.
Strong:
Dry Handling
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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6
of 11
2024 Summer SUV Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Weak:
Sand Traction, Curved Aquaplaning
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1
of 11
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test

2022

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Grass Traction, Gravel Traction, Mud Traction, Wet Braking
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4
of 9
2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 SUV is another well balanced tire from the Korean manufacturer, performing well in all the grip tests. The tires only major weakness was rolling resistance, where it was...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Grass Traction, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Gravel Traction
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