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
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #10 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 32.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.4 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
