Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV appear in 31 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza Sport if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 87.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | Avg rank 1.8 211 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.7 for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.6 for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
