Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is the logical continuation of the success story of Hankook’s Ultra-High Performance tires. Like the S1 Evo 2, it offers a very safe and sporting-yet-comfortable driving experience in both dry and wet conditions. The latest member of the Hankook Ventus family, which celebrated its market launch back in 1994, sets a new focus, in particular in the area of environmental protection and resource conservation.

Tire review data from 53 tire reviews averaging 77% over 461,467 miles driven, and 24 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 86%
Wet Grip 84%
Road Feedback 72%
Handling 72%
Wear 71%
Comfort 78%
Buy again 74%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size17 - 22"
Width205 - 345mm
Profile25 - 65
Rolling ResistanceA - D
Wet GripA - C
Noise (dB)67 - 75
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Ventus S1 evo 3 is ranked 40th of 78 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

24

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

14th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
5th of 8 tires

  • Summary

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, previously a winner, performed well but couldn't match the top performers in this test. Its strongest results were in wet conditions, ranking third in wet braking and straight-line aquaplaning. However, it struggled in wet cornering and handling. In dry conditions, the tire showed decent performance, with good braking and mid-table handling results. While lacking the outright grip of the best tires, it demonstrated good feel, balance, and predictability in both wet and dry conditions. The tire also showed strong refinement with low cabin noise and good bump absorption. Its fuel economy was decent, contributing to a solid overall performance.

    Results

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 achieved an overall score of 99.3%, priced at £99.16. In wet conditions, it ranked 3rd in wet braking (99.10%) and straight aquaplaning (98.20%), but struggled in wet cornering (8th, 97.40%) and handling (6th, 98.30%). It performed better in curved aquaplaning, ranking 6th (86.80%). Dry performance was mid-range, with 4th in dry braking (97.60%) and 5th in dry handling (98.60%). The tire ranked 6th in cabin noise (94.0%) and 4th in rolling resistance (92.50%).

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2024 AZ Summer Tire Test
3rd of 9 tires
  • The Hankook Ventus S1 evo³ offers a comfortable and quiet ride with good handling characteristics, making it a balanced choice with a slightly sportier feel. While it performs well overall, it's not the best choice if fuel economy is your main concern.
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2023 Tire Reviews Performance Tire Test
4th of 6 tires
  • The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 offered excellent value for money and commendable wet grip, with low energy use.
  • The Hankook had the slowest steering response of the test, feeling more like a comfort bias tire than an outright sports tire. It also has one of the lowest aquaplaning resistances on test.
  • The Hankook excelled in terms of value for money and offered commendable grip. They were particularly impressive in handling larger impacts but were less precise to steer and provided less feedback at the limit. Recommended if you're looking for a well priced tire with excellent wet grip and good levels of comfort.

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SizeFuelWetNoise
17 inch
225/50R17 98 Y XLAB69
225/45R17 94 Y XLBA70
215/45R17 91 W XLBB71
225/45R17 94 Y XLCA72
215/45R17 91 W XLCA71
18 inch
245/45R18 100 Y XLBB69
225/40R18 92 Y XLDA72
245/45R18 100 Y XLAA70
225/40R18 92 Y XLCA72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 YCA69
235/35R19 91 Y XLCA69
20 inch
255/45R20 105 YCA73
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

2019-04-01 - Anyone knows, if this tire will come at 255/55R19 size? So far I can't find it at that size.

It is likely the SUV version of the EVO 3 will be produced in this size soon.

2020-07-27 - Please, i would like to know UTQG informations about Ventus S1 EVO3 225/45 R17 94Y, treadwear, traction, temperature..thanks

Unfortunately I don't have access to that data, sory. You could check directly with Hankook.

2021-07-24 - Does the ventus S1 evo3 k127 have the rim protection?

In the sizes I've tested it does not, however I expect it to have rim protection in certain large wheel sizes.

2021-12-26 - depth of tire pattern?

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 usually starts around 7.8mm, though there can be variation depending on tire size.

2022-01-29 - Already been answered but have any of there evo 3 k127s have rim protection as of 2022? And are these tires rated as XL tires?

Rim protection varies by size, as does the XL rating. Your tire retailer should be able to help tell you which is XL.

2023-02-20 - 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

In your case I would stick with the aftermarket version of the tire, the * marked version of the evo3 will be tuned to work with the BMW platform, and even if the label doesn't show a reduction in wet grip for braking, it is likely to be worse in wet handling.

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Size Price Range  
225/40 R18 £96.30 - £114.77 (8 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £95.77 - £104.80 (4 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R18 £129.44 - £144.52 (6 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/35 R19 £135.42 - £166.57 (6 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/40 R19 £174.07 - £205.39 (7 Prices) Compare Prices >>
245/40 R19 £162.02 - £177.74 (6 Prices) Compare Prices >>
245/45 R18 £130.08 - £154.33 (7 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 84 tire sizes - View all.

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Top 3 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Reviews

Given 73% while driving a Mazda 3 2.2D 150 (215/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 19,000 spirited miles
Fitted a set of these to my Mazda3 Sport Nav. I’ve always been a fan of Hankook tires but have had various on different cars, Michelin to Budget.

First thing you notice with these tires is just how much they improve the ride. The car had stock Dunlop Sport Maxx TT tires and whilst these gave a sharper steering feel you felt every little ripple in the road. The Hankooks certainly smoothed things out, with only a small trade off in steering feel. Next is the grip. In both wet and dry I’ve been known to do some pretty stupid things, but I’ve yet to trigger the ABS or lose grip with these tires. They grip and go. Aqua planing isn’t any more of an issue than any other wider tire.

Downside to this tire is wear - front tires down to 2mm after just 19k but expected with a 2.2d fwd car. Even then no noticeable loss in grip. Regarding noise it seemed quieter when I first put the tires on, however these Mazda3’s aren’t the quietest and there is a lot of road noise coming through. Unsure if this is the tire itself or the actual car, but on a previous vehicle (Seat Ibiza) I noticed a similar intermittent droning noise when switching from the Ventus V12 Evo to the Ventus V12 Evo2. Will be trying the Michelin PS4 now that it’s available in this size, as had on an A3 S Line Saloon, found I got around 30k on the front tires and they’re only £10 per tire more.
Helpful 204 - tire reviewed on April 16, 2019
Given 93% while driving a Audi S3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 11,000 spirited miles
Fitted as standard to Audi S3, I was bit worried as never considered the brand before but to my surprise the tires have good grip wet and dry, reasonably quiet and been 11000 miles and still 4mm tread. I have had various tires before Pirelli, Dunlop and Michelins and the Hankooks come out as good if not better than more expensive tires. ....would have no hesitation buying again.
Helpful 123 - tire reviewed on September 17, 2020
Given 43% while driving a BMW 3 series (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Keep skidding when slightly accelerate even on dry road when install at rear, after swapping with front michelin primacy 3st DOT18 has better grip than new tire, anyone knows what happen?
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2024
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Latest Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Reviews

Given 76% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (235/40 R18) on mostly town for 16,000 spirited miles
Replaced my Michelin PS4 with this tire after asking around for a PS4 alternative. It's almost half the price of PS4. I was skeptical at first if it is any good but decided to give it a try.

Dry grip - Less grippy when cold. Need to warm up the tire first for it to grip. More grippy than PS4 in dry.
Wet grip - It's okay but don't expect PS4 level. Hard braking in wet would upset the car slightly. Never had that in PS4 even down to 30% tread.
Road feedback & handling - Not its strongest point. Feedback is numb, handling is more often delayed. TBH it feels more like a slightly higher performance touring tire than a UHP tire.
Wear - Clocked approx 16k km with it so far and the tread still left 70%. Been driving it hard for couple of months. Drove over quite a number of potholes and it never bulge. Very durable.
Comfort - A comfort tire, feel plushie and soft. Quiet at first but gets loud when it starts to wear. Absorbs uneven roads.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (235/40 R19) on mostly motorways for 43,500 average miles
Had these tire's fitted as stock from Tesla and they have been really good reliable tires. I don't have anything to compare them to on the Model 3, dry grip has been excellent but I have experienced times on wet roads where the cars stabilization control has taken over. Not sure if this is just an over aggressive stabilization control on the car though. The most impressive thing on this tire is the tread wear, it's just reached 70,000KM and there is still some treadwear left on them, I reckon they can go for another 5,000KM but given their age (5 years), I will get them replaced. Thank you Hankook for a safe 70,000KM's.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on October 21, 2024
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Given 69% while driving a Volkswagen Mk8 GTI (235/30 R19) on mostly town for 21,000 spirited miles
So far, I love this tire. I think it has fairly decent dry grip, especially near end of life as the tread has worn down and it gets closer to slick. I haven't tracked the tire, so no extreme heat, but it breaks traction fairly slowly and is predictable near the limit. The tire has also worn well, 20k out of a tire like this given my driving style is fairly impressive. It grips up progressively after a slide, so no snappiness. I do wish it had more feel in the steering though, however I can't tell if thats the racks fault or the tires fault given that this is my first set of tires on the car. I would get again, but keep in mind the prices are fairly close to a Pilot Super Sport (Star BMW) or a Pilot Super Sport 4S, and that tire is probably a better performer in every regard and lasts approximately as long as the Hankook.
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on September 18, 2024
Given 79% while driving a Buick Regal (245/35 R20) on mostly town for 28,000 average miles
Super tires in wet and dry . i have them on 20 inch rims and they are still comfy to ride . The only complain i have is that they start having dry cracks before they are worn out . The car inspection said they have to be replaced at the next inspection next year . So its a bit sad i have to put new tires on before they met the minimum marker . But its not that bad . they would maybe last 1 more extra year . But i wont buy them again because if this problem . they lasted 4.5 years and about 28.000 miles .
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on August 28, 2024
Given 70% while driving a Maserati Granturismo (285/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
I bought a Maserati Granturismo 4.7 second hand and I found these tires on my car, maybe they are not design to handle many HP, I don't feel much control if I push on the gas either with the electronic control the traction is not so good, I have to push very gentle, because of this lack of confidence I can't say too much, I will replace asap with something with more grip. I never try on the wet because if on the dry is not so good I can't imagine what has to be on the wet.
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on August 21, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Audi 1.8T Quattro (235/45 R20) on mostly motorways for 40,000 easy going miles
Used on Skoda Kodiaq. I do 900k's a week and clocked up 65k's on these and rotated twice. awesome wear. Used over 2 winters and no slips whats so ever on the twisty roads I drive. Highly recommended. Swapped over from the Continentals on car and would have replaced with them but they were twice the price. can't compare the two as swapped out nearly wore continentals at around 40k's.
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on August 20, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST Line 140 (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Bought a set of these to replace the old Michelin PS4's. Knew they would be good, but they have surprised me with just how good they have been overall. Dry grip is great, wet grip is very good too. I drive a lot of miles on mixed roads, and the tires are the perfect all rounder being excellent on the twisty stuff but also unbelievably comfortable on the motorway, much more so than the Michelin's were. They are wearing quite well too, with my garage estimating them to last around 25k miles by time they need changed again. Overall very happy.
Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on July 22, 2024
Given 84% while driving a Audi 2.7 TDi S Line Saloon (245/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Grip in both dry and wet is simply amazing. Steering response and precision are not great, and that is putting it mildly, both of those are due to a very soft side wall, but you will have a hard time finding a tire that grips more than the evo3 (when the steerig lock is big enough to make it grip). Inspite of the lackluster responsivenes and feedback, it is really easy to drive at the limit as the tire is very forgiving to driver errors.

While the wet grip is very good, the tire does tend to aquaplane a lot sooner than similar tires from other manufacturers. This is probably the quietest tire I have ever driven. Somehow this tire eats up smaller bumps as if you are riding on air, but is terrible at handling bigger bumps. So far I also observed a surprising resistance to punctures displayed by this tire, but this seems to be one of the most often overlooked achievements of most premium manufacturers in the last 10 years.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2024
Given 82% while driving a BMW X3 2.0d Sport (245/45 R19) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Changed my P Zeros to a cheaper brand and brought Hankook for my BMW X3 and i was very surprised , the drive was smooth and road handing very good but i don't drive fast in the wet, and they are very quite as well when on the motorway . The last lost of tires were nearly £1k and these were £766 and to be fair what a great buy, not had them long enough to judge the road wear but the Pirellis in my opinion wore very quickly especially at the front .
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on May 22, 2024
Given 74% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
It is really strange that Hankook markets this tire as a performance tire. Regardless of wet or dry ground, pure adhesion level is very high, car just grips and goes, no need for heat to build up to grip whatsoever but the steering is so indirect and numb that even my old cheap brand winter tires feel much responsive and more sensitive, especially in terms of on center feel. And you'll always need an extra small correction after first initial turn in command, it is that numb. On the other hand it is by far the most comfortable tire i had, it literally takes the ride quality of the car two steps up, especially in potholes. Great tire for the price but just don't think it as a sporty performance tire.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on May 9, 2024
Given 90% while driving a BMW 328i (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 23,000 spirited miles
Bought a full set for my 328i touring in July 2023. I've now covered 23,000 miles with them and will definitely be buying again shortly as they are getting close to the wear markers.
The tires felt great in dry and wet conditions. Even when driving during the cold, wet winter mornings the tires have given a suprising amount of traction in corners and roundabouts. When I think they are about to let go they keep on holding to the road giving a lot of confidence and feel for the car.
More than happy with the durability of the tires. Regularly recommend the tires to friends and colleagues.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on May 3, 2024
Given 80% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B8 Estate 2.0TFSI 280hp (235/40 R19) on mostly motorways for 19,000 average miles
Initial dry grip was fantastic. Very grippy with quick pointy turn-in. As they've worn the dry grip has suffered a moderate loss. They don't allow as much load when turning fast and tight as they used to.

Wet grip amazingly hasn't seemed to have deteriorated at all. Has always had more grip than was expected. Especially later in the wear cycle.

The wear has been better than expected. 19,000mi and still a decent amount of tread left. I was expectiong them to require replacement at approximately the 13,000mi range.

Comfort levels have remained at a high level. Tire noise has gone up slightly as the tires have aged but less than expected also.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on March 18, 2024