Hankook Tire's S1 evo3 received an impressive score of "Best Value" Tire runner-up honors with an overall rating of 5 stars and a final score of 85% against 7 other well-known global competitors.
The What Car review tested each tire three times in terms of dry and wet braking and handling, aquaplaning, rolling resistance and noise measurement, and Hankook Tire's Ventus S1 evo3 SUV set the fastest lap time of 85.4 seconds. The overall wetland control lap time is fast, and the braking distances on dry land and wetland are also ranked second among the eight tires with results of 35.8 meters and 34.5 meters respectively.
What Car says Hankook is a great all-rounder, delivering exemplary wet and dry braking and handling performance at a more affordable price than other premium products in the test.
Chang Yool Han, Managing Director of Hankook Tire UK, commented: "When it comes to tires, Hankook Tire believes that tire safety, innovation and value are synonymous. As a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality tires, we are delighted to be recognized in the 2024 What Car Awards Earning a five-star rating and a runner-up title for “Best Value,” the test tire was one of our most popular SUV tires, the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV. We’re excited about the future of Hankook Tire and look forward to continuing our continued success in the industry. Upward trajectory and recognition in the tire and transportation industries.