Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

35

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

10^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 34 summer tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 delivers consistently solid upper-mid to front-pack performance (average P5), with standout results in braking, aquaplaning resistance, noise, and rolling resistance. It frequently places top three in wet braking/handling and environmental metrics, and has multiple podiums and strong showings in UHP-focused tests. However, it can slip to mid-pack in dry handling and occasionally in wet handling consistency, and has some older tests showing weaker wet performance against the latest premium rivals.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Moderate Details
• 2nd wet braking in 2018 Sport Auto 19" (+3.8% from best); 3rd wet handling in same test (+4.1%)
• 3rd wet braking in 2018 Test World (+1.9% from best); multiple mid-top wet rankings in 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars (3rd wet braking, 6th wet handling)
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 1st dry braking in 2018 Test World (31.8 m)
• Frequent upper positions: 2nd dry braking in 2018 Auto Bild 19" (+1.4% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (+5% from best)
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2018 Sport Auto 19" (+3.1% from best)
Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• 1st noise in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (72.9 dB)
• 1st noise in 2017 Auto Bild (71.6 dB); 2nd noise in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car (+0.1 dB from best)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (8.31 kg/t); article: "Hankook had the lowest rolling resistance"
• 1st rolling resistance in 2018 Auto Bild 19" (8.57 kg/t)
Overall Test Competitiveness Moderate Details
• Podiums: 2/6 (2018 Auto Bild 19"), 3/9 (2018 Sport Auto 19"), 2/9 (2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars), 3/9 (2012 Sport Auto), 3/15 (2012 Auto Bild), 3/7 (2014 Auto Review)
• Strong average overall position: 5 across 34 tests

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Handling Consistency Moderate Details
• 7th dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (+3.3% from best)
• 9th dry handling in 2017 AMS (+4.2% from best)
Wet Handling Variability Moderate Details
• 7th wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild (+2.5% from best)
• 8th wet handling in 2018 Test World (+1.8% from best) despite strong wet braking
Rolling Resistance (some sizes/tests) Minor Details
• 9th rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car (+23.7% from best)
• Mixed results across years despite multiple 1sts
Older-Generation Wet Performance vs Premium Leaders Minor Details
• 2016 EVO: struggled in wet handling and braking (8/9 overall)
• 2015 EVO: disappointed in the wet to finish 7/10 overall

Performance Over Time

Test History

4

of 10

2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Recommended.

Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua

6

of 11

2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test

2019
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Good.

Strong:
Noise

5

of 12

2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Highly Recommended.

8

of 10

2018 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

4

of 11

2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

7

of 16

2018 Test World Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Strong:
Dry Braking

2

of 6

2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Strong:
Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Noise

3

of 9

2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking

5

of 9

2017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

7

of 9

2017 EVO Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

4

of 9

2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Good

Strong:
Noise

4

of 10

2017 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Recommended

Weak:
Dry Handling

2

of 9

2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Exemplary

8

of 9

2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

The worst tire in the wet was saved from last place by a mid table performance i the dry. Ok on the road, but lacking elsewhere.

6

of 9

2016 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

5

of 13

2016 Test World Performance Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

3

of 8

2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Recommended

2

of 6

2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Exemplary

9

of 14

2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

5

of 16

2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

7

of 10

2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

The Hankook was let down by its wet performance, and dry braking. Competitive in dry laptime.

4

of 11

2015 Auto Express Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Only winning the cabin noise test, the Hankook S1 Evo 2 had a strong performance in every category, always close to the front and rarely slipping past mid table.

4

of 9

2015 Auto Review Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Every year Hankook tires are getting better and better, and with the Korean company now OE on cars like the Mercedes Benz S Class, the 'big 6' tire companies really need to watch out. The Ventus...

3

of 5

2015 Top 5 Summer Performance Tires

2015
Winner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

3

of 7

2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

8

of 10

2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

The Hankook S1 Evo 2 had both good results, and bad. Strong in aquaplaning, and mid pack in dry handling, the tire was let down by a last place finish in wet handling and a poor score on the road r...

3

of 7

2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

The new Hankook S1 Evo 2 have a near flawless performance in the wet. They grip well and are backed by predictable behavior on a winding road. Though the laps are slightly slower than Goodyear and ...

10

of 11

2014 ACE Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

4

of 10

2013 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

The midrange Korean brands are finally making progress towards the premium, with a strong showing from Hankook with the Ventus S1 evo2. A string of top three results in the wet really shows how wel...

6

of 10

2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop SportMaxx RT

Excellent dry handling with good steering precision and an agile response. Sporty too in the wet, with a good balance. Average aquaplaning properties knock the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 2 down to 6th.

6

of 18

2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

7

of 10

2012 EVO Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

Not the fastest tire on test, with last place in wet braking as a test low, the Hankook S1 Evo2 never felt particularly bad, scoring well subjectively in many places

3

of 9

2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

Even after 15 consecutive fast laps the S1 Evo2 maintains a good turn in and doesn't overheat making the Hankook one of the best in dry conditions. In the wet, the performance drops a bit due to...

3

of 15

2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

3

of 45

2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test

2012
Winner: Nokian Z G2