The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 manifests an impressive blend of qualities, making it a noteworthy contender in the realm of summer tyres. Its performance across various tests illuminates a tyre that excellently balances sportiness with practical benefits. Aptly described as a tyre with dynamic handling qualities on both wet and dry surfaces, its agility in handling and braking efficiency stands out. Particularly on wet roads, the tyre showcases superior capabilities with short braking distances and safe, surprise-free behaviour, a feature consistently highlighted.
However, the tyre does not escape criticism. Its aquaplaning resistance and steering response come under scrutiny, suggesting room for improvement in delivering a sharper and more immediate steering feedback. Despite this, it manages to maintain an overall stable and safe performance under sudden manoeuvring conditions. The Ventus S1 evo3 is praised for its quiet rolling noise and lower rolling resistance, suggesting a thoughtful engineering focus on comfort and efficiency.
Experiences with the tyre's performance on dry roads affirm its secure and agile handling, although it's remarked that it loses some sharpness as it warms up, indicating a compromise between initial grip and prolonged performance stability. While the tyre's sportiness is questioned in terms of outright energy efficiency and some aspects of dry handling dynamics, it still provides a commendable level of comfort and ample grip, positioning itself as a balanced choice between aggressive sportiness and touring capabilities.
Moreover, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is commended for its value proposition, offering admirable performance at a competitive price point. This aspect, combined with its overall balanced performance, makes it a compelling option for those seeking a solid performing summer tyre without venturing into the premium price segment.
In recap, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 distinguishes itself with commendable wet and dry handling, efficient braking, and a comfortable and quiet ride, marred slightly by its aquaplaning resistance and steering response. It stands as a well-rounded tyre offering a synergistic blend of sportiness and practicality, cementing its place as an attractive choice for a wide range of drivers.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in 109 sizes, starting from 205/45 R17 up to 285/30 R22.
2019
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was launched
2019
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2020
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2021
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 3x (Tyre Reviews,...)
2022
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 4x (Tyre Reviews,...)
2023
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 5x (Tyre Reviews,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R18 test.
2024
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was tested 1x (Autozeitung)
All tyre tests where Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was featured:
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Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
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Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 62 | 50 | 17 | 6 | |||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 8,5 | 8,0 | 6,3 | ||||
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Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 78 | 69 | 87 | ||||
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
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100% (4x) | 85% (9x) | ||||
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Highly recommended | Exemplary | Very good | Recommended | Satisfactory | Good |
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R17 | R18 | R19 | R20 |
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92.5% (2x) | 86.9% (8x) | 100% (2x) | 85% (1x) |
225/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 265/xx Rxx |
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88.3% (9x) | 95% (3x) | 85% (1x) |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.
These cars have Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 as a first equipment tyre from factory: Audi Q8 (285/45 R21),Audi SQ8 (285/45 R21), Porsche Cayenne (315/35 ZR 21,285/40 ZR 21), BMW X3 (225/60 R18)
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.