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K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3

8.5
PTI – Pneutesty Index
excellent ✓ 20 tyre tests
compared with 257 summer tyres
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99,33 €
in 225/45 R17
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How the Ventus S1 evo 3 evaluated

8.5
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,5 / 10 · excellent compared with 257 summer tyres
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 90
+7 % 22 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 97
+12 % 19 tests
Aquaplaning 17
−3 % 19 tests
wet handling 84
+2 % 18 tests
Dry 86
+4 % 22 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 89
+5 % 19 tests
dry handling 73
≈ average 18 tests
Economy 40
−4 % 20 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 45
−3 % 19 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 35
−6 % 5 tests
Noise and comfort 81
≈ average 18 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 93
≈ average 17 tests
ride comfort 24
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 90 %
Drybetter than 86 %
Noise and comfortbetter than 81 %
Where it falls behind
Economyworse than 60 % · −4 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 8× 1st–3rd place in 8 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip

Where Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 stands among comparable tyres

Compared with 32 tyres — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,5
Hankook K137A VENTUS EVO SUV 9.9 80,21 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.6 98,36 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 123,75 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 110,92 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.2 97,10 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 99,29 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 99,67 € This tyre Kumho PS72 8.5 83,58 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 95,11 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 108,41 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 100,32 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 144,83 € Kumho ECSTA PS71 7.9 79,09 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.7 93,94 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 71,15 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 70,71 € Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 84,51 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 91,32 € Bridgestone POTENZA S001 7.3 137,16 € Yokohama V107 7.3 132,69 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 137,88 € Kumho PS91 ECSTA 7.1 138,98 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 73,29 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 77,55 € Pirelli PZERO 7.0 168,87 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT SUV 7.0 85,55 € Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 90,15 € Yokohama V701 6.5 74,94 € Yokohama V105 6.2 88,35 € Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 58,43 € Nexen N'FERA RU1 5.4 119,54 € Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.3 98,11 €
5,3 median 7,5 9,9
7. rank in the group of 32 compared
75 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,0 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,4 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137A VENTUS EVO SUV 80,21 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 98,36 €
  3. 3. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 123,75 €
  4. 3. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 110,92 €
  5. 5. 9.2 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 97,10 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 99,29 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 This tyre 99,67 €
  8. 7. 8.5 Kumho PS72 83,58 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 95,11 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 108,41 €
  11. 11. 8.0 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 100,32 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 144,83 €
  13. 12. 7.9 Kumho ECSTA PS71 79,09 €
  14. 14. 7.7 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 93,94 €
  15. 14. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 71,15 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 70,71 €
  17. 16. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 84,51 €
  18. 18. 7.4 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 91,32 €
  19. 19. 7.3 Bridgestone POTENZA S001 137,16 €
  20. 19. 7.3 Yokohama V107 132,69 €
  21. 19. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 137,88 €
  22. 22. 7.1 Kumho PS91 ECSTA 138,98 €
  23. 23. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 73,29 €
  24. 23. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 77,55 €
  25. 23. 7.0 Pirelli PZERO 168,87 €
  26. 23. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA SPORT SUV 85,55 €
  27. 27. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 90,15 €
  28. 28. 6.5 Yokohama V701 74,94 €
  29. 29. 6.2 Yokohama V105 88,35 €
  30. 30. 5.4 Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 58,43 €
  31. 30. 5.4 Nexen N'FERA RU1 119,54 €
  32. 32. 5.3 Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 98,11 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

99 € ÷ 33 320 km × 100
0,30 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 225/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 0,30 €
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 0,54 €

Of the tyres compared, Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 has the lowest cost per 100 km.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

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Manufacturer Hankook
Tread K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Sport
Construction Radial
Creation date 11.12.2018
Product launch date (gen.) 18.08.2022
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Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 7×
Wins 0×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 5,1
2025
6. place
Die Reifentester Summer UHP tire test 225/40 R18 2025
8 tyres
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2024
6. place
AutoBild Test letných SUV pneumatík 235/55 R19 2024
11 tyres
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2. place
Auto Motor und Sport summer tire test 235/55 R18 2024
8 tyres
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3. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 2024
9 tyres
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2023
12. place
Auto Bild Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/45 R18 2023
20 tyres
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4. place
Tyre Reviews Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
6 tyres
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2022
3. place
Tyrereviews Test of summer UHP tyres 225/45 R17 2022
9 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

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User reviews

What owners say

3,8
★★★★☆
from 74 reviews
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Expected lifespan
33 320 km
Reliability:confidence-high · from 1 source test
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Alfa Romeo Giuiletta · 225/40 R18 · 16 093 km
★★★★★

<p>Very good tyre. I will buy againe for sure.</p>

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Cupra Leon · 235/35 R19 · 24 140 km
★★☆☆☆

<p>Trsh tyre, it came with a car so it is oem and maybe not the same as retail if it is i would never ever recomend to buy this tyre on golf class cars.</p>

DI
di***@gmail.com
Kia Motors Stinger 2.0 RWD · 225/40 R19 · 12 070 km
★★★★☆

<p>I have driven it for a couple of thousand km (this is their second season). I have a mixed fitment setup - 225/40/R19 in the front and 255/35/R19 in the bank. Before I bought them I saw a couple of reviews saying they wear out quickly. That's not really my experience - they still feel and look like quite new. I don't feel any drop of performance in the tyre so far. It's not the sportiest or the most comfortable tyre out there, but in my opinion is one of the best value for money options out there. I use the car as a daily driver, family car and occasional weekend fun in the mountains - I never thought the grip is not enough or I need more comfortable tyre. There's only 1 reason that I wouldn't recommend this tyre anymore - the newer model Hankook Ventus Evo K137 is already out and it is just as affordable in my region
So knowing the S1 evo3 I would just recommend the newer model.</p>

DE
de***@gmail.com
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 4Drive 333ps · 235/35 R19 · 19 312 km
★★★☆☆

<p>This tire start felling apart after 10 000 km. My Cupra Leon vz 333k was delivered with these tyres but. They are not good for this car. 35 profile is very thin and every hole or wrong asphalt you can feel. I did not use these tyres on race track day because i was only trying what this car is capable of but no drifts no hard things and this tyre is gone after 12000 km. Also after 5 000km this tire starts to be so Loud... at highway 150km/h you need to scream on your passenger so they can hear you. (With winter tyres pirelli scorpio zero this was not a case and 150km/h on highway was quieter)</p>

JE
je***@laposte.net
Cupra Leon · 235/35 R19 · 16 093 km
★★★☆☆

Original tires on my Cupra Leon hybrid 272.
At about 10,000 km, the front right tire had a big crack on the inside of the tread which is not normal and poses a safety risk.

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