Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A: 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 and Toyo Proxes Sport A appear in 24 tests, 2 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 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.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport A performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Toyo Proxes Sport A
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Toyo Proxes Sport A | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Avg rank 6.2 2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Avg rank 5.9 3 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.7 1 | No data | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.2 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 or Toyo Proxes Sport A?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes Sport A across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Proxes Sport A 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appears in 21 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Sport A in 3, with 2 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 →