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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Summer
Premium
8.1 /10 Recommended

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

HankookThis tyre
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
8.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
4.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding wet and dry braking performance, ensuring short stopping distances in various conditions.

Secure and balanced handling on both wet and dry roads, with reliable behavior during sudden maneuvers.

Agile steering response and dynamic handling, especially in sporty driving situations.

Low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency and low energy consumption.

Excellent value for money, offering strong performance at an attractive price.

Weaknesses

Limited safety reserves and below-average performance during aquaplaning, especially in curves.

Subpar ride comfort, with noticeable rolling and lateral noise.

Relatively slow steering response and less precise steering feedback compared to other sports tires.

Below-average tread life, resulting in reduced mileage compared to competitors.

History

2019

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was launched

2019
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R17#3
Autobild225/45 R17#4Exemplary
2020
3× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#10
Autobild245/45 R18#12Satisfactory
ADAC225/40 R18#14Satisfactory
2021
3× Tested
Autobild265/35 R20#6Good
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#6Recommended
Autozeitung225/40 R18#9
2022
3× Tested
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#3Very good
Autobild245/40 R19#3Exemplary
Autobild225/45 R18#6Good
2023
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/45 R181st
Autobild225/40 R18#6Good
ACE225/45 R18#7Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#12Satisfactory
2024
1× Tested
Autozeitung225/45 R17#3-
2025
1× Tested
Die Reifentester225/40 R18#4Good
Price vs Quality
Size:

Tests (19)

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19 Tests 1× Winner 12× Recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
Winner
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#6 Of 13 Tyres
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#7 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
7thHighly recommended
Mercedes Benz C-class
···
6.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Highly recommended
7.Kumho Ecsta PS71Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#12 Of 20 Tyres
12thSatisfactory
BMW 3
···
11.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Satisfactory
13.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Satisfactory
AutoMotorSport Summer
245/45 R19
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/40 R19
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#6 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Summer
265/35 R20
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
#6 Of 11 Tyres
Autozeitung Summer
225/40 R18
#9 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#10 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#12 Of 20 Tyres
12thSatisfactory
BMW 5 series
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#14 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2020
14thSatisfactory
Volkswagen Golf
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#3 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#4 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (117)

205/45 R17From £98

2 Variants

88WXL*
mytyres.co.ukBest£98
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205/55 R17From £97

3 Variants

95WXL*
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1 Variants

100YXL
215/45 R17From £91

2 Variants

91WXLAO
mytyres.co.ukBest£91
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225/45 R17From £98

2 Variants

94YXL
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225/50 R17From £105

2 Variants

98YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£105
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225/55 R17From £111

1 Variants

101YXL*
mytyres.co.ukBest£111
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245/45 R17From £134

1 Variants

99YXL.
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Ratings

Tested 14× By professional organizations

Highly recommended4× (29%)
Satisfactory10× (71%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 8.7xxx/xx R19 10.0xxx/xx R20 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.8245/xx Rxx 9.5265/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 made?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.
Which cars have Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 as first equipment?
These cars have Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 as a first equipment tyre from factory: Audi Q8 (285/45 R21),Audi SQ8 (285/45 R21), Porsche Cayenne (315/35 ZR 21,285/40 ZR 21), BMW X3 (225/60 R18)
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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