Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a finish of 5th.
2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test P6 of 8
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving.
Where the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P4 of 7.5 | 46% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P3 of 7.5 | 57% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P2 of 7.5 | 75% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 7.5 | 63% | 1 |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Premium Contact 6
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV shows mixed performance across four summer SUV tests. Its standout strength is wet performance, with multiple first-place results in wet braking and wet handling and repeated praise for aquaplaning resistance. Conversely, dry grip and overall consistency lag, with several bottom-tier dry results and two poor overall finishes dragging down its average placing.
Overall, it performs well in challenging wet conditions and deep-water scenarios but trends mid-pack to weak in dry braking/handling and has occasional drawbacks in comfort/rolling resistance, leading to volatile overall rankings.
highest resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
The best resistance to aquaplaning- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving- 2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2019)
high grip on wet surfaces- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
excellent grip and behaviour in the dry and wet- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving- 2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2019)
low noise- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (2016)
excellent grip and behaviour in the dry and wet- 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
good results on dry roads- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
high braking performance- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (2017)
Short braking in the wet- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (2016)
Every tester write-up on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV (4 tests) and 16 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Low noise and good in the wet, the dry grip could do with improving.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tyre Reviews score. All Hankook tyres