Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S2 AS averages a finish of 2nd.
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The Hankook Ventus S2 AS finished second overall and is the pick for a driver who puts braking and steering confidence first. Refinement and weight are the trade-offs, but on the safety fundamentals it is among the best tyres here.
Where the Hankook Ventus S2 AS 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 | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Dry Circle Speed | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Hankook Ventus S2 AS finished second overall and is the pick for a driver who puts braking and steering confidence first. Refinement and weight are the trade-offs, but on the safety fundamentals it is among the best tyres here.
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