Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a finish of 5th.
2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test P6 of 8
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving.
Where the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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 | 2 | P4 of 7.5 | 46% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P3 of 7.5 | 57% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P2 of 7.5 | 75% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 7.5 | 63% | 1 |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Premium Contact 6
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV shows mixed performance across four summer SUV tests. Its standout strength is wet performance, with multiple first-place results in wet braking and wet handling and repeated praise for aquaplaning resistance. Conversely, dry grip and overall consistency lag, with several bottom-tier dry results and two poor overall finishes dragging down its average placing.
Overall, it performs well in challenging wet conditions and deep-water scenarios but trends mid-pack to weak in dry braking/handling and has occasional drawbacks in comfort/rolling resistance, leading to volatile overall rankings.
highest resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
The best resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving- 2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test (2019)
high grip on wet surfaces- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
excellent grip and behavior in the dry and wet- 2017 Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving- 2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test (2019)
low noise- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test (2016)
excellent grip and behavior in the dry and wet- 2017 Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
good results on dry roads- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
high braking performance- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)
Short braking in the wet- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test (2016)
Every tester write-up on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV (4 tests) and 16 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.
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Hankook tires