89%
- Mercedes Benz B200
- 225/45 R18 W
- A Combination of Roads
Trusted tire. Always have these on my Mercedes..
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 75 reviews
Drivers' feedback on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is mixed but leans moderately positive. Many high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip, confident handling/feedback, and good value, with several noting solid performance even on powerful cars and occasional track use. However, a significant minority report fast/uneven wear, increasing noise with age, and weaker wet grip for some fitments; a few mention vibration or sidewall/foam issues. Overall, the S1 evo2 suits drivers prioritizing performance and price, but longevity, noise, and wet consistency can be concerns.
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Owner ratings averaged from 84 ratings
- Owner score 74%
- Dry Grip 84%
- Handling 79%
- Road Feedback 76%
- Wet Grip 76%
- Comfort 72%
- Wear 66%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Reviews - Page 3
Score spread across 71 written reviews
64%
- Audi A5
- 225/50 R17 W
- Mostly Motorways
- Spirited
After 25.000km I had to change the front tires. I drive 90% of the time on the highway and fast (average 180-190km/h) so I am not sure if the high wear is due to high speed. Dry grip was quite good. Changed to Michelin Primacy 4 and with the same driving setting the fuel consumption was reduced by 0,4 L/100km
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93%
- Lexus IS350
- 255/35 R18 W
- 13,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
After i fit theme on my 2011 ISF , i did fit theme on my 2014 is 350 which come in different size for rear and front... and I am so happy with Hankock product's quality / performance / price & wear ... I am looking for the s1 evo 3 next time
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70%
- BMW E90 330d
- 245/40 R18 W
- 6,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Easy Going
dry grip is good, but it hurts fuel economy and also the comfort
79%
- Lexus ISF
- 255/35 R19
- 10,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
Got the tires on feb 2018 fitted theme for both front and rear 225/40 &255/35 ... got the car with a set of nanking instead of PSS which come originally on the car ... the car was very low mileage and not driven on the Michelin tires so the previous owner change the to that nanking ns-20 they were having a very bad grip at all time ... when i got the s1 evo 2 the car has improved much , test theme in drag strip they were amazing ... never tried to truck the car or something like that but am happy with the handling ...if i have comment maybe the are a bit stiff or noise ? Or maybe the ISF suspension is already as sport sedan
... but i will recommended theme again for such life style ... daily driven with great performance and cheap price .
... but i will recommended theme again for such life style ... daily driven with great performance and cheap price .
37%
- Audi TT
- 245/35 R19
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Hankook tires on a TT Quattro from new, previous Audi always had continentals the and the difference is immediately noticeable from driving out of the show room. The Hankook tires are noisy, road handling not great esp on corners and country roads. Wet conditions worse than dry. Tires wore evenly all round. I will am Disappointed that Audi down graded to a cheaper tire as it affects the driving experience. I Have since changed the full set back to the Audi recommended continental sport contact 6 R02. And I am Pleased to report the car handles like it's supposed to.
36%
- Audi A3
- 225/40 R18 W
- 20,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Easy Going
I really hate the road feedback when driving on a thoroughly wet road. The tires feel unsafe and make me think that I am very close to losing control even after slowing down, relative to my dry road speed, far more than I am used to doing.
These were original fit tires and I am very, very disappointed that Audi even consider fitting them. I complained bitterly to Audi Germany, but got no response whatsoever. I will never buy Hankook again and will never accept delivery of another new car with Hankook tires. These tires have taken a lot of the enjoyment out of the most expensive and highest performance car I have ever owned.
These were original fit tires and I am very, very disappointed that Audi even consider fitting them. I complained bitterly to Audi Germany, but got no response whatsoever. I will never buy Hankook again and will never accept delivery of another new car with Hankook tires. These tires have taken a lot of the enjoyment out of the most expensive and highest performance car I have ever owned.
94%
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 140hp
- 235/40 R18 W
- 100 miles
These were on my car when I bought it with medium tread, I made the huge mistake of putting pirellis on it, even when the hankooks were nearly legal they were better, they are awesome in the wet. I am sat here right now getting hankooks back on the car. Best tires on the market in my opinion.
74%
- Audi A4
- 225/50 R17
- 16,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
These came fitted on my 2017 Audi A4 Sport. Absolutely fine until you come across any snow or ice and then they become very dangerous. The car is basically un-useable in winter condtions with these fitted and the old 'it must be rear wheel drive as it's a german car' is redundant in this case as the car is front wheel drive. I have written to both Audi and Hankook with no response as I feel very annoyed that I am being forced to buy another pair (as per the conditions of my lease). Also, they were fitted from new and are now at end of life having covered only 16k, on previous new cars I have managed 25-30k on the fronts before they require changing. Really not been impressed with these tires.
82%
- MINI Cooper S
- 205/45 R17
- 3,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
These tires came on the car when I got it but had only just been put on. I've had a few months with the car and tires and can happily say that they do a brilliant job! They aren't the best tires in the world as when it is damp I can spin the tires going from 2nd to 3rd at 55mph which can be a bit scary but these tires aren't meant to be drag slicks so I can forgive them for that. What they excel at is cornering! They hold the road so damn well even in the wet, for me, it's mind bending... If you live in the countryside then you will LOVE these tires. The road noise isn't bad by any means and the comfort is actually decent! I have had no discomfort with these tires and they have been really good for long journeys. The only thing bad about them is the tramlining, they follow every curve in the road which is good when you're alert all the time but not great if you just want to have a relaxing cruise about
- BMW 120d M sport
- 215/40 R18 W
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
Before I rant, apologies, this is a bit of a premature review, but it is a review of sorts none the less.
I bought these tires today and can only say I am already disappointed in them and they are not even on the car yet! When I do eventually get them on the car however (when I swap them with the winters I have on at the moment), I am going to have to park V carefully, due to the fact that on this premium grade, run flat, more likely than not to be wrapped around some expensive alloy due to the 18 inch diameter tire, I find that these tires have no rim protection edge whatsoever. The rim edge is almost dead flush with the edge of the tire. I am a fairly careful driver and won't be mounting the kerb to park, but when it comes to replacing these in however long it takes me to get to that time, regardless of how well they perform, I can pretty much guarantee I will now have to factor in the cost of a wheel refurb as well as new tires. So in short, although I may have saved myself £20 in purchasing these tires, over the next more expensive tire, in the long run its going to cost me more.
Hope you have found this review of use, I wish I had read one similar before buying as I would have gone for the next tire up!!
Yours, Mr already fed up.
I bought these tires today and can only say I am already disappointed in them and they are not even on the car yet! When I do eventually get them on the car however (when I swap them with the winters I have on at the moment), I am going to have to park V carefully, due to the fact that on this premium grade, run flat, more likely than not to be wrapped around some expensive alloy due to the 18 inch diameter tire, I find that these tires have no rim protection edge whatsoever. The rim edge is almost dead flush with the edge of the tire. I am a fairly careful driver and won't be mounting the kerb to park, but when it comes to replacing these in however long it takes me to get to that time, regardless of how well they perform, I can pretty much guarantee I will now have to factor in the cost of a wheel refurb as well as new tires. So in short, although I may have saved myself £20 in purchasing these tires, over the next more expensive tire, in the long run its going to cost me more.
Hope you have found this review of use, I wish I had read one similar before buying as I would have gone for the next tire up!!
Yours, Mr already fed up.
91%
- SEAT LEON ST 1.6TDi SE DSG
- 225/45 R17 V
- 36,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
They came fitted on my SEAT LEONwhich I bought on 10/2015. I have been using them ever since, after 60000km front ones are almost at the wearing limit, they started squeaking while parking at ~25.000 miles. Rear ones are still ok, so I´m going to switch them to the front wheels.
They have a stunning performance on wet conditions and the dry grip is ok. After 20000 miles they started to lose some grip on starting to move on certain conditions (mostly trying to get on a roundabout) and the ESP had to take control for a second.
They have behaved well, and although I´m considering to try another brand, these are good tires.
They have a stunning performance on wet conditions and the dry grip is ok. After 20000 miles they started to lose some grip on starting to move on certain conditions (mostly trying to get on a roundabout) and the ESP had to take control for a second.
They have behaved well, and although I´m considering to try another brand, these are good tires.
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