Hankook Ventus Evo is a summer tyre made in total of 41 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook Ventus Evo - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/45 R17, Ventus Evo usually competes against Turanza T005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 91%, compared to 90% of the Hankook in question.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18 exemplary Ranked #5 of 13The Hankook Ventus Evo secured the 5th position among 13 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' rating. It was lauded for its impressive driving dynamics, offering stable handling and short braking distances in all weather conditions. The tire demonstrated notable durability and cost-effectiveness, standing out particularly in dry handling, rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet circle cornering, where it outperformed all other participants.