Tyre comparison
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport 2
The Ventus S1 evo3 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ventus S1 evo3 for dry grip and wet grip.
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3
Close to premium grip at a lower price.
Ultra-high performance summer · Mid-range
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Sharp steering, good wet grip, fair price.
Ultra-high performance summer · Mid-range
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Ventus S1 evo3 | Proxes Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 72 (higher) | 52 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 74 (higher) | 54 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 69 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Ventus S1 evo3
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
Wheel-Size combined: 4th, 2 wins in R19 sizes; TyreReviews braking: strong wet and dry.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Proxes Sport 2
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 8 tests: FK520 beat it 5-2-1.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ventus S1 evo3 or the Proxes Sport 2?
The Ventus S1 evo3 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Ventus S1 evo3 for dry grip and wet grip.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.