Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Reviews - Page 3

Given 70% while driving a BMW E90 330d (245/40 R18 W) on mostly town for 6,000 easy going miles
dry grip is good, but it hurts fuel economy and also the comfort
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on June 3, 2019
Given 79% while driving a Lexus ISF (255/35 R19) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
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 .
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on April 21, 2019
Given 37% while driving a Audi TT (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on March 25, 2019
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Given 36% while driving a Audi A3 (225/40 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 20,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on January 11, 2019
Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI 140hp (235/40 R18 W) on for 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.
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on October 29, 2018
Given 74% while driving a Audi A4 (225/50 R17) on mostly town for 16,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2018
Given 82% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
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
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on March 27, 2018
BMW 120d M sport (215/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
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.
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2018
Given 91% while driving a SEAT LEON ST 1.6TDi SE DSG (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 36,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on February 5, 2018
Given 83% while driving a BMW 335i (255/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Really like them, took the car from the UK to the Nurburgring at high speed, did a couple laps and the car never felt like it was going to let go at speeds in corners I'd never do on a public road, and came back with the cruise set to 130mph on the autobhan

Car handles great even after chipping it to 350BHP and the tires seem to be able to cope well except when too much throttle is used, but reckon most other tire brands would give up as well
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on January 19, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Skoda Kodiaq 2.0TDi (235/55 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Fitted as standard to my 2017 Kodiaq 140kw TDi and they are superb. Yes a summer tire but I took them to the mountains and they coped fine with compacted snow / ice without chains. They are very quiet, no perceptible road noise, and the dry grip in an SUV is phenomenal. Early days to adequately judge wear but so far so good. I will definitely look to replace like for like when it comes around for a change.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on December 24, 2017
Given 84% while driving a BMW 520d M Sport (275/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Superb grip vs conti5 or Sport Maxx
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2017