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Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Replaced by the Hankook Ventus Evo Replaces the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

A premium max-performance summer tire that majors on confidence in the wet and easy everyday refinement. Strong grip and braking come with a slightly muted steering character and below-par aquaplaning resistance in deeper water.

The quick answer

Owners say 76% from 84 owner reviews 68% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 25 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P6 of 8 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value Relative 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 October 2026.

  • 84owner reviews
  • 951,778miles driven
  • 25professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

8.9/10

Better than 85% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 21 tests
  • 84 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests21 tests · 9 publications · 2019-2025 88% 87%
Owner reviews84 owner reviews · rated 76% 65% 13%
Combined 85% 8.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 87% 44% 20
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 84% 40% 20
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 38% 9% 18
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 55% 7% 16

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 94% 20
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 79% 17

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18 P6 / 8
  2. 2024 2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P5 / 8 Placing only
  3. 2024 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P3 / 9
  4. 2023 The BEST Performance Tires Tested Tire Reviews · 225/40 R18 P4 / 6
  5. 2023 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P12 / 20
  6. 2023 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P6 / 13
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  1. 2023 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P1 / 50
  2. 2022 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P4 / 7 Placing only
  3. 2022 2022 Auto Express SUV Tire Test Auto Express · 235/55 R18 P2 / 7 Placing only
  4. 2022 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P2 / 10
  5. 2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P3 / 9
  6. 2022 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P5 / 11
  7. 2022 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 P3 / 10
  8. 2021 2021 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO · 225/40 R18 P7 / 9
  9. 2021 2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P1 / 10 Placing only
  10. 2021 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/40 R18 P3 / 14
  11. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 P5 / 15
  12. 2021 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R20 P6 / 9
  13. 2021 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 P9 / 10
  14. 2020 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P12 / 20
  15. 2020 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P14 / 16
  16. 2020 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P10 / 50
  17. 2019 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test Sport Auto · 245/30 R20 P4 / 8
  18. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P3 / 20
  19. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P3 / 53

Tested 25 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th.

25 Tests
2 Test Wins
5th Average
1st Best
14th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20192025

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire Test P6 of 8

This tire is comfortable and quiet, and offers commendable wet braking and handling. The testers felt its dry handling lacked the sportiness of the leaders, but the Hankook’s low rolling resistance and high comfort make it a pleasant everyday option.

Strong: Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

Every independent test of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20252025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire TestDie Reifentester · 225/40 R18P6 / 8
20242024 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P5 / 8
20242024 AZ Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P3 / 9
2023The BEST Performance Tires TestedTire Reviews · 225/40 R18P4 / 6Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20232023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P12 / 20
20232023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P6 / 13
20232023 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P1 / 50
20222022 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P4 / 7
20222022 Auto Express SUV Tire TestAuto Express · 235/55 R18P2 / 7
20222022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19P2 / 10
20222022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17P3 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20222022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P5 / 11
20222022 AMS Performance Summer Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19P3 / 10
20212021 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18P7 / 9
20212021 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P1 / 10
20212021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/40 R18P3 / 14Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20212021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19P5 / 15
20212021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R20P6 / 9
20212021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18P9 / 10
20202020 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P12 / 20
20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P14 / 16
20202020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P10 / 50
20192019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire TestSport Auto · 245/30 R20P4 / 8
20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P3 / 20
20192019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P3 / 53

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Running Costs
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In 225/40 R18, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is projected to cost £25.36 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £634 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The BEST Performance Tires Tested.

Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at £5.49 per gallon and £60 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rim Protection
None

No rim protector. The sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim.

Assessed by eye on the tires we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range145 sizes available

205-345Width25-65Profile17-22Rim85-107 V-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 145 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-75dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in the wet?
Across the 20 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 7.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 21.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 87/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 84 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in the dry?
Across the 20 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 stops 0.5% longer than premium rivals, 3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 84/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 84 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Across the 17 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's rolling resistance is 0.3% lower than premium rivals, 3.7% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.7% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is expected to last around 21,285 miles (34,255 km).
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Across 84 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages 76%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 33 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (12)
How much does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 cost to run?
In 225/40 R18, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is projected to cost £25.36 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about £634 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The BEST Performance Tires Tested. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental PremiumContact 7, at £25.00.
What is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 78 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 7 out of 10 for wear across 78 reviews. 33 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 again?
68% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 again, based on the 80 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's dry grip?
Of the 77 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, 36 mention dry grip: 32 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "it never let go until it was worn down". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's tread life?
Of the 77 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, 29 mention tread life: 20 praise it (long-lasting) and 9 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "rears easily will last 25-30k miles and front 35-40k". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's wet grip?
Of the 77 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, 28 mention wet grip: 21 praise it (confident wet grip) and 7 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The standout is wet grip and confidence". Read those reviews
Does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 have a rim protector?
No. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 has no rim protector: the sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim. Measured in 225/40 R18. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tires are mounted for our own testing. The BEST Performance Tires Tested
What does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 replace?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is the successor to the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 in Hankook's range.
Has the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 been replaced?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Evo.
What sizes does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 come in?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is available in 198 sizes, ranging from 205-345/25-65 R17-22.
Owner Questions (7)
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

I am shopping for tires for a BMW 530i M sport, the sizes are 275/40/18 and 245/45/18 These are available in both the BMW (*) version --Run-Flat-- OR normal flavor… Show more I am shopping for tires for a BMW 530i M sport, the sizes are 275/40/18 and 245/45/18 These are available in both the BMW (*) version --Run-Flat-- OR normal flavor, non run-flat, without the BMW (*)
Should I avoid the run-flat meaning that I also forgo the BMW (*)? Show less
September 14, 2024
Many people enjoy moving away from runflat tires, but it really is a personal choice. Generally non-* tires offer better wet grip so I wouldn't sweat that.
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Hello my car is with 245/45/18 and I’m thinking what to buy normal evo 3 C/A/72 or evo with * for bmw and A/A/70 my car is Citroen c5 2012 is not bmw but this stats… Show more Hello my car is with 245/45/18 and I’m thinking what to buy normal evo 3 C/A/72 or evo with * for bmw and A/A/70 my car is Citroen c5 2012 is not bmw but this stats is better Show less
February 21, 2023
In your case I would stick with the aftermarket version of the tire, the * marked version of the evo3 will be tuned to work with the BMW platform, and even if the label doesn't show a reduction in wet grip for braking, it is likely to be worse in wet handling.
Already been answered but have any of there evo 3 k127s have rim protection as of 2022?
And are these tires rated as XL tires?
January 29, 2022
Rim protection varies by size, as does the XL rating. Your tire retailer should be able to help tell you which is XL.
depth of tire pattern?
December 26, 2021
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 usually starts around 7.8mm, though there can be variation depending on tire size.
Does the ventus S1 evo3 k127 have the rim protection?
July 24, 2021
In the sizes I've tested it does not, however I expect it to have rim protection in certain large wheel sizes.
Please, i would like to know UTQG informations about Ventus S1 EVO3 225/45 R17 94Y, treadwear, traction, temperature..thanks
July 27, 2020
Unfortunately I don't have access to that data, sory. You could check directly with Hankook.
Anyone knows, if this tire will come at 255/55R19 size? So far I can't find it at that size.
April 1, 2019
It is likely the SUV version of the EVO 3 will be produced in this size soon.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 78 reviews

Owners generally rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 as a strong all-rounder, with nearly two thirds of reviews scoring it positively (73% average). The most consistent praise is for secure dry and wet grip, backed up by good comfort and relatively low road noise for a UHP tire. Wear is more mixed: many report good mileage, but around one in eight owners complain of faster-than-expected tread life. The standout drawback is feel at the wheel, with roughly a quarter of owners describing muted or vague steering response, and a smaller group mentioning earlier aquaplaning than rivals.

What owners mention most counted across 77 reviews

Tap one to read only the reviews that mention it.

Owner ratings averaged from 84 ratings

  • Owner score 76%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Wet Grip 82%
  • Comfort 77%
  • Handling 75%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Wear 70%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 51%

“These Hankook tires came with my Model Y. On 3 separate occasions the outer part of the tire has delaminated from the inner part causing a bubble in the tire. This leads to severe vibration so it is pretty obvious. Only...”

  • Tesla Model Y Long Range
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 1,161 found this helpful
Most critical 20%

“On a front wheel haval h6 get plenty of wheel spin in take off have to feather accelerator. Only done 10000km and down to 4mm tread so probably only 3k left not good for factory fitted tires. Definitely won't buy these...”

  • Great Wall Motors
  • 6,000 miles
Read full review → 88 found this helpful
Longest term 93%

“I think these are brilliant tires. 2.2 ton car, real wheel drive, 340hp, rears easily will last 25-30k miles and front 35-40k, only change new to worn is an increase in aqua planning - nothing serious and only in a lot...”

  • BMW i4 e40
  • 70,000 miles
Read full review → 3 found this helpful

All 78 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 reviews

Score spread across 76 written reviews
80%
Trdtravels
Initial Impressions

Given this is one of extremly few tires in the size i needed its a great tire. pushing 420 hp to the rear wheels of my porsche 911 it never let go until it was worn down, and then just in wet conditions. its a safe well handling tire with great even wear, the 911 is know for wearing down the insides.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 0
97%
Member
Initial Impressions

All good

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 5
93%
Member
Initial Impressions

I think these are brilliant tires. 2.2 ton car, real wheel drive, 340hp, rears easily will last 25-30k miles and front 35-40k, only change new to worn is an increase in aqua planning - nothing serious and only in a lot of water. Quiet, comfortable, I do not do spirited driving so cannot comment on this. Really nice tires and also low rolling resistance.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 3

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70%
JoelGaspar
Initial Impressions

A tire that does what it is supposed to do, considering the price.

Previously, I had Continental ContiSportContact 5 RunFlat and replaced them with the standard version of the Hankook (non-RunFlat). In terms of comfort, compared to the Contis, the evo3s are significantly better, mainly because they are not RunFlat, and the overall behavior of the tire is also better for that reason.
The tire performs well on both dry and wet roads when it is new. However, its performance decreases significantly as it wears. Once it is around halfway worn, the levels of grip drop considerably, both in dry and wet conditions.
I do a lot of motorway driving and, on rainy days, straight-line aquaplaning becomes quite noticeable once the tire is more than halfway worn. This does not happen when the tire is new. The traction control also activates quite often, which does not make for a very pleasant experience.
In terms of noise, they are slightly quieter than the Conti´s. The tire wears evenly. It could have a little more rim protection, as there is practically none.

This tire lasted 46,127 km / 28,661 mi, which I consider to be quite good, having only been used on the rear axle.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 18
27%
Member
Initial Impressions

Since my old tires were worn out, I needed a new set for the summer. I spent the winter reading forums, tests, and recommendations on this site and concluded that these tires were excellent. However, after mounting them and driving just 5 km, I realized they were absolute rubbish. There was tremendous road noise—despite the fact that my car has been fully soundproofed. Okay, I thought, let's drive a bit to warm them up; maybe it will improve—but nothing changed; the noise actually got worse. My 80-year-old mother even asked if I was driving on studded winter tires; it was impossible to hold a normal conversation or listen to music in the car. On top of that, the steering feel is terrible; the sidewalls are incredibly soft, so forget about sporty driving. The tires pull on the highway, making it hard to keep the car steady—it feels like jelly. With five adults in the car driving at 130 km/h, controlling the steering is an immense struggle. There is also noticeable vibration at speeds of 120–130 km/h. The only plus side is the reasonable price. Previously, the car had Pirelli PZero PZ4s, which lasted two summers. Then I switched to Falken FK520s, which lasted three summers. The Falkens were actually better than the Pirellis—great grip, sporty handling, stiff sidewalls, and low road noise (the Pirellis were noisier). The only solution for me, if I want a decent driving experience again, is to buy Falkens back and take these old tires to the scrapyard. I wouldn't recommend these tires to anyone.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 19
97%
Member
Initial Impressions

Very good tire. I will buy againe for sure.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 19
49%
Member
Initial Impressions

Trsh tire, it came with a car so it is oem and maybe not the same as retail if it is i would never ever recomend to buy this tire on golf class cars.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 26
80%
roKiro
Mid-Life

I have driven it for a couple of thousand km (this is their second season). I have a mixed fitment setup - 225/40/R19 in the front and 255/35/R19 in the bank. Before I bought them I saw a couple of reviews saying they wear out quickly. That's not really my experience - they still feel and look like quite new. I don't feel any drop of performance in the tire so far. It's not the sportiest or the most comfortable tire out there, but in my opinion is one of the best value for money options out there. I use the car as a daily driver, family car and occasional weekend fun in the mountains - I never thought the grip is not enough or I need more comfortable tire. There's only 1 reason that I wouldn't recommend this tire anymore - the newer model Hankook Ventus Evo K137 is already out and it is just as affordable in my region
So knowing the S1 evo3 I would just recommend the newer model.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 35
  1. Initial Impressions82%
    The main reason I bought it was because of the price and the wet braking performance on a couple of Tire Reviews' tests. I have a staggered setup (225/40R19 in front and 255/35/R19 in the rear). I can definitely feel it more comfortable than the previous tire that the car came with (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 in front and Asymmetric 5 in the rear). I haven't had the chance to test deep water, but on dry it has enough grip. It gives a little less feedback than the Goodyear but on highways is stable. can't say anything about the wear yet because I fitted it recently. So far I think I can strongly recommend this tire.
57%
w8w
Initial Impressions

This tire start felling apart after 10 000 km. My Cupra Leon vz 333k was delivered with these tires but. They are not good for this car. 35 profile is very thin and every hole or wrong asphalt you can feel. I did not use these tires on race track day because i was only trying what this car is capable of but no drifts no hard things and this tire is gone after 12000 km. Also after 5 000km this tire starts to be so Loud... at highway 150km/h you need to scream on your passenger so they can hear you. (With winter tires pirelli scorpio zero this was not a case and 150km/h on highway was quieter)

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 33
50%
Jean-Loup
Initial Impressions
Original tires on my Cupra Leon hybrid 272.
At about 10,000 km, the front right tire had a big crack on the inside of the tread which is not normal and poses a safety risk.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 57
63%
Chris L
Initial Impressions
  • Mazda
  • 205/45 R17
  • 1,500 miles
50% winding country roads / 50% highway
My opinion is quite mixed:
I have to compare them to my previous tires: Bridgestone POTENZA RE050A, which had absolutely excellent road holding and grip, and gave me a lot of pleasure with their ability to handle everything at high speed safely (especially on winding roads), flat, glued to the road. A feeling even of brutality... delicious, regarding their immediate responsiveness.
In short... sport tires!

This S1 evo 3 is a good tire that holds the road well, is quieter, rather safe, but doesn't have that liveliness/brutality and unyielding grip.
I feel like I can afford to be less daring without risking losing grip (feeling of softness).
More comfortable and laid-back
In short, less sporty!

In short, next time, no compromises > I will come back (I can't wait for 100% sport tires)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 47
89%
Member
Initial Impressions
Replacement for Michelin Primacy 3, that had severe drop in performance when hot. K127 is superb in hot&dry, also feedback, wet roadholding is very good, wear is low. 3/4 profile still remaining. Quiet tire. Don'care much about fuel economy.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 77
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