Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV and Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO appear in 5 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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 SUV and Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUVWindforce Catchfors UHP PRO
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used41
    Best rank#1#10
    Avg rank5.232.5
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score86.4

    Tire Lab Score

    86.4
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUVWindforce Catchfors UHP PROWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.9
    14
    Avg rank 43.0
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    31
    Avg rank 28.0
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    No data
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    No data
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 43.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 28.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV or Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV ranks higher on average than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV ranks better than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV appears in 4 independent tests, Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →