The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV is a summer ultra high performance tire that shines most clearly in the wet, pairing strong real-world confidence with standout wet-test results. Drivers frequently praise its secure grip, predictable handling, low noise and good comfort, especially for heavier SUVs. Independent tests back up its wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, but also show it can be less convincing on dry roads than key rivals.
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Owners say82%from 19 owner reviews88% would buy againRead the reviews
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 April 2026.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV stops 3% shorter than premium rivals, 5.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 20.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 93/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the wet from 19 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 66/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the dry from 19 reviews.
How many miles does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV is expected to last around 24,017 miles (38,652 km).
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV?
Across 19 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages 82%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.6. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 93% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV(5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 17 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV 7.6 out of 10 for wear across 17 reviews. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 17,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV again?
88% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV again, based on the 17 owner reviews that answered the question. 35% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV's tread life?
Of the 16 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV, 8 mention tread life: 6 praise it (long-lasting) and 2 criticise it (wears quickly). Read those reviews
What sizes does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV come in?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV is available in 75 sizes, ranging from 215-315/30-65 R17-22.
Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
I drive a Porsche Macan S 2016. I am looking for summer tire in 19". I found a document from Porsche recommending the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2. Show moreI drive a Porsche Macan S 2016. I am looking for summer tire in 19". I found a document from Porsche recommending the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2. But they do not specify the SUV model. Which model should I actually get ? Do I need the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo SUV or the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo will do ? Show less
December 3, 2018
As long as the tire meets the correct size and load rating, you can use either. On a sporty SUV like the Mecan I imagine both will be suitable.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV is generally well regarded, with most drivers praising its wet and dry grip, secure handling, comfort, and value for money. Many users report respectable mileage and low noise, especially on heavy SUVs, though a minority experienced faster front or outer-edge wear. Snow and off-road capability are limited, but most reviewers accept this given it is a summer road tire.
What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings
Owner score82%
Dry Grip88%
Wet Grip86%
Handling81%
Comfort80%
Road Feedback79%
Wear76%
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Most helpful 96%
“Such a nice tire. I had them on my Volvo XC 90 with polestar upgrade. I didnt take corners as maniac but i could feel that they have great grip on dry and wet. Aquaplaning was never issue with them. I never had any kind...”
“Put the Hankook Ventus on my Range Rover sport from tire specialist advice and got 9000km before tires were destroyed. Hankook have washed there hands on the matter. Never buy Hankook again there warranty and backup...”
“Great set of tires! They have everything you would want from your tires. Excellent comfort and excellent handling. In heavy downpours it is never phased. Very impressive and confidence inspiring tires. Would highly...”
A great all round tire - although classed as a summer tire they had no problem dealing with a very steep ice lane on Anglesey last Christmas. Comfort on the motorway is good, don’t find them to be noisy, and I haven’t experienced any slippage during any type of maneuver. When the time comes I will replace with the same tire.
Cant expect miles of wear when I drive a SUV tire in track/racing conditions, if you like high performance cornering, beware of sidewall and outer edge wear, other than that its been a great tire and i would consider buying again for the price. Has had a rough life in both rain, dry and even ice, and plenty of wheelspins, powerslides, and understeer hopping but it cant be everything all at once. Highly reccomend for people who want a good performing tire.
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Such a nice tire. I had them on my Volvo XC 90 with polestar upgrade. I didnt take corners as maniac but i could feel that they have great grip on dry and wet. Aquaplaning was never issue with them. I never had any kind of slippage dry or wet no meter if i braked with great force. Would definitively buy them again even taking in account it is an old tire now.
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Great set of tires! They have everything you would want from your tires. Excellent comfort and excellent handling. In heavy downpours it is never phased. Very impressive and confidence inspiring tires. Would highly recommend . Can't wait to get my hands on the latest s1evo3s considering how well it's predecessor performed
These SUV designated tires were audi oe on 2019 Q5 40 tdi. They have been good tires feeling safe in all conditions driven. They have lasted 26000 average driven mixed miles with the outer block now worn out with no groove left. The remaining 75% of the tire is just about on the wear marker. There are cracks appearing between some grooves now so we are getting the same again. All four to change as rotated tires and all have now lost outer blocks due to front wear. Have read that increasing tire pressure a bit can reduce outer block wear on audis so may try that.
Amazing tires. Great in both wet and dry conditions. Handles well with superb roadfeedback. Also comfortable at the same time. No other words than to say hankook has nailed it with this model.
For the price these are a great tire, fitter was surprised they were Audi original equipment but they are a good tire in the dry and the wet, manage to keep my Q7 safe on the road without complaining. They are not very good in snow but they don’t claim to be and are a summer tire. Massive rim protector too which is a bonus with 22s. At around £100 a corner cheaper than the big names, I cannot fault these.
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Audi
225/45 R17
20,156 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
used these tires on the Q7 for over 20k now, still have over 4.0 MM left on the rear tires, although the fronts are ready to replace.
26.000 miles and still enough on all 4 tires to do another 4300 miles, The tires came on a newly bought audi.
to my great surprise the tires a very comfortable, little road noise even not on cobblestone, good grip in rainy weather and enough grip when dry to keep up the pace. Wear &tear much better then expected. will buy this tire again.
