81%
- 245/40 R21
- 15,000 miles
Good tyre for the price
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
Replaced by the Ventus Evo Z
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 is a performance summer tyre with consistent aquaplaning praise, usually good wet braking and favourable owner comments on dry grip. Testers are less convinced by handling precision, while two owners report short tread life.
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 combines strong deep-water performance with less consistent handling. Aquaplaning resistance earned praise in all four tests, while wet braking was second, third and fourth in the later tests. Its seventh-place wet braking in the 2022 Sport Auto test was unusually weak by comparison. That mixed road and track tyre field also produced an unusual second overall, against later fifth-to-seventh finishes. Rolling resistance ranged from first to seventh in two 2026 tests, so efficiency is not a dependable strength.
Owners are more enthusiastic about dry handling than testers: three of five praise dry grip and handling, whereas tests criticise dry handling feel, limited wet reserves and, in 2024, oversteer on wet and dry roads. Four owner reviews are positive, averaging 81%, but two report short life after sustained use. Another regards wear as similar to previous sports tyres. It suits drivers valuing aquaplaning resistance and dry grip, with less consistent support for precise behaviour at the limit or long tread life.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Dry, Wet
Value
Relative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
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- 5owner reviews
- 41,000miles driven
- 4professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 averages a finish of 5th.
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Test Wins
5th
Average
2nd
Best
7th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
The latest test
The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! P6 of 8
The Hankook was the best in the deeper water of aquaplaning and it was slightly ahead of the Falken in the wet tests, but honestly it's hard for me to explain how the tyres that came sixth and seventh overall in a test of just eight tyres are still fine, but fine they certainly fine. It's just the other tyres in this test are great tyres for enthusiasts.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested!Tyre Reviews · 235/35 R19 | P6 / 8 | Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended |
| 2026 | 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R19 | P7 / 8 | gut (Good) |
| 2024 | 2024 Sports Car Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 295/30 R20 | P5 / 7 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19 | P2 / 10 |
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Small
A modest lip. Enough for a slow scrape against a kerb, but it will not save a wheel from a real hit.
None
Small
Medium
Large
Massive
- 235/35 R19SmallThe BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested!
Assessed by eye on the tyres we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range43 sizes available
225-325Width25-55Profile18-22Rim87-114 YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 43 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
A
B26%
C47%
D28%
E
Wet
A84%
B16%
C
D
E
Noise
69-75dB A/B
US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty
200-300UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature7.5-8.5/32"Tread depth (new)NoneMileage warranty
Depends on the size and speed rating
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 3.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 22.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 78/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 stops 2% longer than premium rivals, 1.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 12.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 91/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129's rolling resistance is 2.4% lower than premium rivals, 2% lower than mid-range rivals and 8.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is expected to last around 12,333 miles (19,848 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 have?
In the US, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 200 to 300, depending on size, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Hankook gives it no mileage warranty. New tread depth is 7.5-8.5/32" (6.0-6.7 mm), depending on size.
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What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129?
Across 5 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 60% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 have a rim protector?
Yes. Rim protection on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is small, measured in 235/35 R19. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tyres are mounted for our own testing. The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested!
Has the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 been replaced?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Evo Z.
What sizes does the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 come in?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is available in 46 sizes, ranging from 225-325/25-55 R18-22.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 Owner Reviews
Review this tyreWhat owners say summarised from 5 reviews
Dry grip and handling are the clearest owner strengths of the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129, each praised by three people across five reviews. Four reviews are positive and one neutral, with an 81% average score. The repeated drawback is tread life, criticised by two owners after mid-life or end-of-life use, although another regards wear as similar to previous sports tyres. Wet-weather comments are generally favourable but less enthusiastic than those on dry roads. One owner reports poor cold grip, an individual experience rather than a shared pattern, and all reviews concern tyres already in use rather than new-tyre impressions.
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Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings
- Owner score 80%
- Dry Grip 90%
- Road Feedback 86%
- Handling 84%
- Wet Grip 82%
- Comfort 75%
- Wear 55%
All 5 Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 reviews
Score spread across 5 written reviews
80%
- SEAT Cupra Formentor 2022
- 255/35 R20
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
Great grip and feeling in the dry, decent grip in the wet, absolutely no grip when it's cold but that's expected.
The wear is not great, they don't last much but until they do, they are fun.
The wear is not great, they don't last much but until they do, they are fun.
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84%
- Honda Civic Type R
- 245/35 R19
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
On my 2017 civic type r these were very good , good handling and felt very fast rolling and quick sporty steering. Perfect sporty tyre on warm roads and preferred them to Michelin ps4s , but tread is going down quite quick now after 3 months of driving 5x a week. Want to try new Bridgestone Potenza Sport to compare as similar price but I think these hankooks will be better than them.
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90%
- BMW X3m
- 245/40 R21
- 4,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
much better than the continentals that came with the car, cheaper than michelin pilot sport 4
70%
- Vauxhall Corsa vxr
- 225/35 R18
- 12,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Good all round sports tyre, feels good under braking and cornering. In the wet it's good but noticeably less grip than in the dry, which is good as I have found with some other tyres in the wet they feel great and then fall off. This tyre feels less competent in the wet but it let's you know that through the car and steering wheel so you know your limits. In comparison to the bridgestone s001 and toyo proxes that I've had on this vehicle I would say its the best for dry grip and all weather feel and in my opinion the wear is similar to the other two options aswel.
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