Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test P2 of 8
Balanced and comfortable with only marginal weaknesses.
Where the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 4 | P5 of 9.8 | 54% | - |
| Dry Handling | 4 | P2.8 of 9.8 | 81% | 1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P3 of 9.8 | 77% | - |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P4.5 of 9.8 | 62% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P6 of 10 | 47% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P7.5 of 9.8 | 27% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4 | P7.5 of 9.8 | 27% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 11 | 75% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 3 | P5.3 of 10 | 48% | 1 |
| Sand Traction | 2 | P7 of 11 | 40% | - |
| Grass Traction | 3 | P2.7 of 10.3 | 83% | 1 |
| Mud Traction | 2 | P4 of 11 | 70% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P5 of 9 | 50% | - |
| Noise | 4 | P4.3 of 9.8 | 65% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 4 | P4.8 of 9.8 | 57% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
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.
short wet and dry braking distances- 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (2024)
short wet and dry braking distances- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
short braking distances in the dry and wet- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
short wet and dry braking distances- 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (2024)
short wet and dry braking distances- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
short braking distances in the dry and wet- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
very dynamic on dry roads- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test (2024)
dynamic dry handling- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
Fastest dry handling lap- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
Very good, dynamic wet handling with high grip level and easy controllability- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test (2024)
very good in wet handling- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
Weaknesses in corner aquaplaning- 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test (2024)
Average straight aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
high rolling resistance- 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021)
Every tester write-up on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV (4 tests) and 10 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Balanced and comfortable with only marginal weaknesses.
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 20% off the leading tire.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Hankook tires