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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Ovation VI-588 Sport (2026)

Hankook Ventus EvoPremium
HankookHankook

Ventus Evo

9.9
R17 – R22
VS
Ovation VI-588 SportBudget
OvationOvation

VI-588 Sport

2.1
R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ovation). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Ovation (25%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 21% of the Ovation VI-588 Sport. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the VI-588 Sport were tested.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Evo
Ovation
VI-588 Sport
Number of tests
6
1
Best position
#1
#39
Average position
2.5
39.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
158
16

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Evo
78%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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