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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Name: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Brand: Hankook
Availability: InStock
Rating: 81 (19 reviews)

Summer

Premium

8.1 /10 Recommended

Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.

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19 Tests Price from: £89 117 Sizes

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This tyre

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

8.1

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Better at: Mileage, Wet handling - objective

Worse at: Exterior noise

Premium

Turanza 6

8.1

Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8

Better at: Rolling resistance

Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort

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Potenza Sport Evo

9.3

Better at: Mileage, Dry braking

Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9.3

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort

Worse at: Exterior noise

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Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

Better at: Mileage, Wet handling - objective

Worse at: Wet braking

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Potenza Sport

8.7

Better at: Dry steering response, Mileage

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

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P ZERO PZ4

8.9

Better at: Wet handling - objective, Dry steering response

Worse at: Wet braking

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Pilot Sport 5

9.4

Better at: Mileage, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Exterior noise

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SportContact 7

10.0

Better at: Dry handling - objective, Dry steering response

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling

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Pilot Sport 4

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling - objective

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PremiumContact 6

8.3

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling - objective

Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking

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Turanza T005

8.8

Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective

Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

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Pilot Sport 4 S

9.6

Better at: Dry handling - objective, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding wet and dry braking performance, ensuring short stopping distances in various conditions.

Secure and balanced handling on both wet and dry roads, with reliable behavior during sudden maneuvers.

Agile steering response and dynamic handling, especially in sporty driving situations.

Low rolling resistance, contributing to fuel efficiency and low energy consumption.

Excellent value for money, offering strong performance at an attractive price.

Weaknesses

Limited safety reserves and below-average performance during aquaplaning, especially in curves.

Subpar ride comfort, with noticeable rolling and lateral noise.

Relatively slow steering response and less precise steering feedback compared to other sports tires.

Below-average tread life, resulting in reduced mileage compared to competitors.

History

2019

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was launched

2019

2× Tested

Autobild225/45 R17#3

Autobild225/45 R17#4Exemplary

2020

3× Tested

Autobild245/45 R18#10

Autobild245/45 R18#12Satisfactory

ADAC225/40 R18#14Satisfactory

2021

3× Tested

Autobild265/35 R20#6Good

Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#6Recommended

Autozeitung225/40 R18#9

2022

3× Tested

AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#3Very good

Autobild245/40 R19#3Exemplary

Autobild225/45 R18#6Good

2023

4× Tested1× Winner

Autobild225/45 R181st

Autobild225/40 R18#6Good

ACE225/45 R18#7Highly recommended

Autobild225/45 R18#12Satisfactory

2024

1× Tested

Autozeitung225/45 R17#3-

2025

1× Tested

Die Reifentester225/40 R18#4Good

Price vs Quality

Size:

Tests (19)

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19 Tests 1× Winner 12× Recommended

4thGood

BMW 3 Series

1.Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Very good

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4.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Good

Summer

225/45 R17

#3 Of 9 Tyres

Autozeitung2024

3rd-

BMW 1

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Test winner

2.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Highly recommended

3.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Autobild2023

1st

Dry braking: 58.1 mWet braking: 24.8 m

BMW 3

1.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

2.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Autobild2023

6thGood

Toyota Yaris GR

1.Continental SportContact 7Outstanding

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6.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Good

7.Toyo Proxes Sport 2Good

Summer

225/45 R18

#7 Of 10 Tyres

ACE2023

7thHighly recommended

Mercedes Benz C-class

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Test winner

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6.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Highly recommended

7.Kumho Ecsta PS71Highly recommended

Summer

225/45 R18

#12 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2023

12thSatisfactory

BMW 3

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding

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11.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Satisfactory

12.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Satisfactory

13.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Satisfactory

Summer

245/45 R19

#3 Of 10 Tyres

AutoMotorSport2022

3rdVery good

Audi A6

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding

2.Bridgestone Turanza T005Very good

3.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Very good

4.Continental PremiumContact 6Very good

Autobild2022

3rdExemplary

BMW 5

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Exemplary

2.Continental SportContact 7Exemplary

3.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Exemplary

4.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Exemplary

Autobild2022

6thGood

BMW 3

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Exemplary

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5.Bridgestone Potenza SportGood

6.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Good

7.Continental PremiumContact 6Satisfactory

Autobild2021

6thGood

Ford Mustang

1.Bridgestone Potenza SportExemplary

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5.Vredestein Ultrac Vorti RGood

6.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Good

7.Falken Azenis FK510Satisfactory

Tyre Reviews2021

6thRecommended

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Test winner

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5.Goodyear Eagle F1 SupersportRecommended

6.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Recommended

7.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Recommended

Autozeitung2021

9th

Seat Leon

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Test winner

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8.Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

9.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

10.Nexen N fera Sport

Autobild2020

10th

Dry braking: 34,7 mWet braking: 30,3 m

BMW 5 series

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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9.Apollo Aspire XP

10.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

11.Firestone Roadhawk

Autobild2020

12thSatisfactory

BMW 5 series

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Exemplary

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11.Bridgestone Potenza S001Good

12.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Satisfactory

13.Laufenn S Fit EQSatisfactory

ADAC2020

14thSatisfactory

Volkswagen Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good

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13.Toyo Proxes T1 SportSatisfactory

14.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Satisfactory

15.Cooper Zeon CS SportSatisfactory

Autobild2019

3rd

Dry braking: 35,2 mWet braking: 28,7 m

BMW 1

1.GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

2.Michelin Pilot Sport 4

3.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Autobild2019

4thExemplary

BMW 1

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Exemplary

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3.Falken Azenis FK510Exemplary

4.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Exemplary

5.Continental PremiumContact 6Exemplary

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Sizes (117)

Width:

205/45 R17From £106

2 Variants

88WXL*

Best£106

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205/55 R17From £102

3 Variants

95WXL*

Best£102

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205/65 R17From £123

1 Variants

100YXL

Best£123

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215/45 R17From £95

2 Variants

91WXLAO

Best£95

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225/45 R17

2 Variants

94YXL

225/50 R17From £102

2 Variants

98YXL

Best£102

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225/55 R17From £102

1 Variants

101YXL*

Best£102

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245/45 R17From £142

1 Variants

99YXL.

Best£142

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Ratings

Tested 14× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended4× (29%)

●Good10× (71%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 8.7xxx/xx R19 10.0xxx/xx R20 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.8245/xx Rxx 9.5265/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 made?

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.

Which cars have Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 as first equipment?

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)

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.