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Hankook Ventus Evo - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

4th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Hankook Ventus Evo - Official Image

Across 8 summer tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo shows consistently front-running performance (average overall position 2.5), regularly competing with or beating premium rivals. The most repeatable theme is outstanding wet performance-especially wet braking-backed up by strong wet handling and generally good aquaplaning resistance, which translates into multiple overall podiums and two outright test wins (1/9 SUV test and 1/20 Auto Bild summer test). Dry performance is also very strong, highlighted by multiple dry handling and dry braking class-leading results, though a few tests show only mid-pack dry braking/handling positions despite being close to the best on time/distance.

The tyre's main drawback is efficiency: rolling resistance repeatedly ranks near the bottom, suggesting higher energy consumption. Secondary weaknesses are comfort (often mid-to-lower pack in subjective ride comfort) and some inconsistency in aquaplaning sub-tests (notably weaker wet circle in one test and only mid-pack straight/curved aquaplaning in the large Auto Bild test).

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Braking & Wet Grip (Handling/Circle) Strong
    • 1st wet braking in 2026 Motor test (43.2 m, 1/9) and 1st wet braking in 2026 Tyre Reviews test (27.66 m, 1/12)
    • 1st wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild performance test (42.7 m, 1/21) and 1st wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild shootout (27.4 m, 1/52)
    • Wet handling leadership: 1st wet handling in 2026 Summer SUV test (89.1 km/h, 1/9) and 1st wet handling in 2026 Auto Bild test (83.6 km/h, 1/20); wet circle also 1st in 2026 Auto Bild (14.51 s, 1/20)
  • Dry Performance (Handling & Braking Potential) Strong
    • 1st dry braking in 2026 Auto Bild test (32.8 m, 1/20) and 1st dry braking in 2026 Auto Bild braking test (32.8 m, 1/50)
    • Dry handling class-leading results: 1st dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild (101.5 km/h, 1/20) and 1st dry handling in 2025 Auto Bild performance test (120.9 km/h, 1/21)
  • Subjective Driving Feel & Overall Usability/Value Moderate
    • Top subjective ratings: 1st subjective dry handling in 2026 Motor (1/9) and 1st subjective dry + wet handling in 2026 Tyre Reviews (both 1/13)
    • 1st comfort score in 2026 Auto Bild test (8 points, 1/20) and 1st value metric in 2026 Auto Bild (11.01 price/1000, 1/20)
    • Strong overall outcomes in large fields: 1/20 in 2026 Auto Bild and 3/52 in 2025 Auto Bild shootout
  • SUV/Light Off-Road Traction (when applicable) Moderate
    • Overall winner in 2026 Summer SUV test (1/9) with 1st gravel traction (11442 N) and 1st grass traction (3729 N)
    • Wet dominance in the same SUV test: 1st wet braking (50.2 m) and 1st wet handling (89.1 km/h)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Strong
    • Last for rolling resistance in 2026 Motor test (0.876 kg/t, 9/9, +38.6% from best)
    • Near-bottom rolling resistance in 2026 Tyre Reviews test (8.84 kg/t, 11/13, +36.8% from best) and weaker result in 2026 SUV test (8.15 kg/t, 7/9, +17.8% from best)
  • Ride Comfort (Subjective) Consistency Moderate
    • Lower comfort scores in 2026 Tyre Reviews test (6.5 points, 9/13) and 2026 Motor test (6.5 points, 6/9)
    • Comfort can vary by test: despite 1st comfort in 2026 Auto Bild (8 points, 1/20), it is not consistently a class strength
  • Aquaplaning & Wet Circle Inconsistency Moderate
    • Weak wet circle in 2026 Motor test (0.765, 7/9, +10.5% from best)
    • Only mid-pack aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild: straight aquaplaning 15/20 (+4.7% from best) and curved aquaplaning 12/20 (+14.4% from best)
  • Off-road Sand/Loose Surface Performance (SUV test) Minor
    • Poor sand traction in 2026 Summer SUV test (8501 N, 7/9, +20.7% from best)
    • Gravel handling only 6/9 in the same SUV test (63.3 km/h, +1.4% from best) despite strong traction metrics
Performance Over Time

Test History

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of 9
2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Hankook Ventus Evo K137 finishes on the podium with the second-highest point total. It is particularly strong on wet surfaces, winning both the longitudinal aquaplaning and wet braking tests. O...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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of 9
2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test

2026

The Hankook Ventus evo is a brand-new tyre that takes the test win with the best wet performance in the field. It secured top positions in both wet handling and wet braking, and in the off-road tra...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Grass Traction, Gravel Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test

2026

The Hankook Ventus evo takes first place overall, with the strongest dry handling score and the shortest dry braking distance in the test. Wet performance is also strong, with the fastest wet handl...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Value, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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3
of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated Highly Rec.

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Hankook Ventus Evo finished 3rd overall and earned a Highly Recommended award. It delivered the best wet braking and the highest straight-line aquaplaning result, backed up by a front-running w...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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2
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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3
of 9
2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The new Hankook impressed with consistently strong wet-weather performance, earning third overall despite no outright wins. It was within a metre of the leader in wet braking and excelled on the we...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
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of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Hankook Ventus Evo K137 delivered convincing driving dynamics with secure handling and the shortest braking distances in wet conditions at 42.7 meters from 100 km/h. It performed excellently in...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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3
of 52
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Wet Braking
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