“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...”
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.
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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
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 25 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th.
Finishing position in each 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.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tire TestDie Reifentester · 225/40 R18 | P6 / 8 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P5 / 8 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AZ Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 9 | |
| 2023 | The BEST Performance Tires TestedTire Reviews · 225/40 R18 | P4 / 6 | Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended |
| 2023 | 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P12 / 20 | |
| 2023 | 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 | P6 / 13 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P1 / 50 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18 | P4 / 7 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Express SUV Tire TestAuto Express · 235/55 R18 | P2 / 7 | |
| 2022 | 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 | P2 / 10 | |
| 2022 | 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 9 | Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended |
| 2022 | 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 | P5 / 11 | |
| 2022 | 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 | P3 / 10 | |
| 2021 | 2021 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18 | P7 / 9 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P1 / 10 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/40 R18 | P3 / 14 | Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 | P5 / 15 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R20 | P6 / 9 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/40 R18 | P9 / 10 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P12 / 20 | |
| 2020 | 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18 | P14 / 16 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P10 / 50 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire TestSport Auto · 245/30 R20 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 20 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 53 |
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View TestIn 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.
Rim Protection
No rim protector. The sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim.
- 225/40 R18NoneThe BEST Performance Tires Tested
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range145 sizes available
205-345Width25-65Profile17-22Rim85-107 V-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 145 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
67-75dB A/B
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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 (*)
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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
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat 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
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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
“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...”
“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...”
All 78 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 reviews
- Porsche 996 Turbo
- 315/30 R18
- 10,000 miles
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.
- BMW 3 series
- 225/50 R17
- 25,000 miles
All good
- BMW i4 e40
- 225/45 R17
- 70,000 miles
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.
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- BMW 118d
- 245/35 R18
- 28,661 miles
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.
- Subaru Outback
- 245/45 R20
- 5,000 miles
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.
- Alfa Romeo Giuiletta
- 225/40 R18
- 10,000 miles
Very good tire. I will buy againe for sure.
- Cupra Leon
- 235/35 R19
- 15,000 miles
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.
- Kia Motors Stinger 2.0 RWD
- 225/40 R19
- 7,500 miles
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.
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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.
- Cupra Leon estate VZ3 4Drive 333ps
- 235/35 R19
- 12,000 miles
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)
- Cupra Leon
- 235/35 R19
- 10,000 miles
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.
- Mazda
- 205/45 R17
- 1,500 miles
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)
- Citroën C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDI 130
- 205/55 R19
- 15,000 miles
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