Hankook Ventus S1 EVO2 K117
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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO2 K117 in size 205/55R17.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (performance grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 205/55R17
- Load index
- 1,356 lbs (91)
- Max speed
- 168 MPH (W)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- Tire size
- 205/55R17
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
2012Conclusion: good (2,1)
3rd place out of 9
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 235/35 R19
Further details available from Sport Auto
2016Conclusion: good (2,1)
5th place out of 16
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Good in the dry
- Relatively low fuel consumption
- A little weak in the wet compared to the best on test
- 2016
Conclusion: good (2,2)
3rd place out of 8
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 235/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- Very short braking distances in the dry and wet
- Good handling in the dry
- Oversteer balance on the limit can make the tire a little nervous
- But fast
- Auto Express2015
Conclusion: good (2,3)
4th place out of 11
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express - Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: good (2,3)
4th place out of 11
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 235/45 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Auto Express2013
Conclusion: good (2,4)
4th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express - 2015
Conclusion: good (2,4)
3rd place out of 7
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 235/35 R19
Further details available from Sport Auto- High resistance to aquaplaning
- Good handling in all conditions
- Low noise level
- Increased rolling resistance
- Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: good (2,4)
5th place out of 13
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Short braking distances on dry surfaces
- High rolling resistance
- Relatively poor grip on wet surfaces
- Auto Review2015
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,6)
4th place out of 9
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Review- High resistance to aquaplaning
- Good wet and dry grip
- Good price
- Lack of comfort
- Weak sidewalls
- 2013
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
6th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- Excellent dry handling with good steering precision and an agile response
- Sporty too in the wet, with a good balance
- Auto Express2016
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,5)
6th place out of 9
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Express - Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,5)
9th place out of 14
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2012
Conclusion: adequate (3,7)
7th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2015
Conclusion: adequate (3,7)
7th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2014
Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Had both good results, and bad
- Auto Express2018
Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- Good wet and dry handling
- High rolling resistance
- Relatively noisy
- Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: adequate (4,5)
8th place out of 9
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 235/35 R19
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- The worst tire in the wet was saved from last place by a mid table performance i the dry
- Tyre Reviews2014
Conclusion: poor (4,6)
10th place out of 11
Tested tire: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews
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