Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appear in 23 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.6 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.4 1 | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.4 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
☀️ Dry: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.0 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
📏 Mileage: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 shows better mileage performance than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in 21, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
