Hankook Upper mid-range K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3
tested in R18 Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 255/35 R18.
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How the Ventus S1 evo 3 evaluated
tested in R18 
Wet 84 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 75 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 45 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 82 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 stands in size 255/35 R18
Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 133,73 € better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 171,70 € better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 177,10 € better and cheaper 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 161,38 € better and cheaper 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 275,64 € better and cheaper Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 279,70 € This tyre 
Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 110,00 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 125,83 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 143,76 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 108,65 € 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 135,70 € 
Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 95,41 € 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 131,52 € 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 172,71 € 
Yokohama V107 7.3 138,60 € 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 122,48 € 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 118,79 € 
Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 135,19 € 
Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 6.8 108,71 € 
Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 92,71 € 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 80,36 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 80,36 € −199,34 € 9.9 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 133,73 € −145,97 € Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
- 1. 9.9 133,73 € −145,97 €
- 2. 9.4 171,70 € −108,00 €
- 2. 9.4 177,10 € −102,60 €
- 4. 8.7 161,38 € −118,32 €
- 5. 8.6 275,64 € −4,06 €
- 6. 8.5 279,70 €
- 6. 8.5 110,00 € −169,70 €
- 8. 8.1 125,83 € −153,87 €
- 9. 8.0 143,76 € −135,94 €
- 10. 7.7 108,65 € −171,05 €
- 11. 7.6 135,70 € −144,00 €
- 12. 7.5 95,41 € −184,29 €
- 12. 7.5 131,52 € −148,18 €
- 14. 7.4 172,71 € −106,99 €
- 15. 7.3 138,60 € −141,10 €
- 16. 7.1 122,48 € −157,22 €
- 17. 7.0
- 17. 7.0 118,79 € −160,91 €
- 19. 6.9 135,19 € −144,51 €
- 20. 6.8 108,71 € −170,99 €
- 21. 6.2 92,71 € −186,99 €
- 22. 5.3 80,36 € −199,34 €
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 255/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,0 vs 8,5).
Technical information
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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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 255/35 R18.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
<p>Very good tyre. I will buy againe for sure.</p>
<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>
<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>
<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>
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.