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245/50 R18 Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 variants
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is a summer tyre made in total of 109 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/50 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 122.5mm sidewall height. In 245/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in 109 sizes, starting from 205/45 R17 up to 285/30 R22.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/50 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 10
Finishing an impressive 3rd out of 10 competitors, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 garnered an 'Exemplary' rating for its outstanding performance. Testers were impressed by its sport profile, highlighting exceptional driving characteristics on wet surfaces along with secure handling in dry conditions. The tire was noted for its short braking distances, both on wet and dry roads, strengthening its position as a top performer. However, it was pointed out that the tire could improve in terms of rolling comfort, indicating room for enhancement. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 excelled notably in disciplines such as dry braking, exterior noise, wet braking, and wet handling, showcasing its prowess in critical areas for driving safety and comfort.
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 10
Finishing an impressive 3rd out of 10 competitors, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 garnered an 'Exemplary' rating for its outstanding performance. Testers were impressed by its sport profile, highlighting exceptional driving characteristics on wet surfaces along with secure handling in dry conditions. The tire was noted for its short braking distances, both on wet and dry roads, strengthening its position as a top performer. However, it was pointed out that the tire could improve in terms of rolling comfort, indicating room for enhancement. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 excelled notably in disciplines such as dry braking, exterior noise, wet braking, and wet handling, showcasing its prowess in critical areas for driving safety and comfort.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 1- | 2 | |||||
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AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2022 245/45 R19
very good
Ranked #3 of 10
Securing a commendable third place among ten participants, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 showcased a performance that earned it a 'Very good' rating. The tire demonstrated exceptional strengths, including remarkably short braking distances on wet surfaces and a consistent, predictable response when navigating through wet corners. Its performance remained reliable during sudden evasive maneuvers, further reinforcing its credentials in safety-critical situations. However, the tire did face critiques for its compromised aquaplaning resistance, limited cornering stability on dry roads, sluggish steering response, and less precise steering feedback. Additionally, a noticeable noise during cornering was observed. Despite these shortcomings, the tire excelled distinctly in crucial disciplines such as dry lane changing, wet braking, and wet handling, affirming its strengths in areas directly impacting safety and control.
very good
Ranked #3 of 10
Securing a commendable third place among ten participants, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 showcased a performance that earned it a 'Very good' rating. The tire demonstrated exceptional strengths, including remarkably short braking distances on wet surfaces and a consistent, predictable response when navigating through wet corners. Its performance remained reliable during sudden evasive maneuvers, further reinforcing its credentials in safety-critical situations. However, the tire did face critiques for its compromised aquaplaning resistance, limited cornering stability on dry roads, sluggish steering response, and less precise steering feedback. Additionally, a noticeable noise during cornering was observed. Despite these shortcomings, the tire excelled distinctly in crucial disciplines such as dry lane changing, wet braking, and wet handling, affirming its strengths in areas directly impacting safety and control.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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245/50 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £163 100 Y | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Premium | £155 104 Y | |||
| 3. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £221 100 Y | |||
| 4. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £168 100 Y + 1 | |||
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Premium | £202 100 W + 3 | |||
| 6. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £121 104 Y | |||
| 7. | Falken Azenis FK510! Newer model available: Falken Azenis FK520 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 8. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Lowcost | £113 104 W | |||
| 9. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Upper-middle | £169 100 Y + 1 | |||
| 10. | Nokian Powerproof! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 1 | Upper-middle | £135 100 W + 1 | |||
| 11. | Michelin e.Primacy | Premium | £153 104 H |
