Första intryck Review
Given
70%
medan du kör en
Volvo XC60
(255/45 R20)
på
i 4,733
miles
Fitted Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 in 255/45 R20 on my 2022 Volvo XC60 B5. Driving is mostly normal mixed use (suburban and motorway), including plenty of wet-weather commuting.
The standout is wet grip and confidence. In heavy rain the tyres feel secure and predictable, with strong braking and good traction, and they deal with standing water better than I expected. Dry grip is also strong, with stable braking and cornering for an SUV.
Compared with the original OEM Michelin Primacy 4 (VOL), which were solid all-rounders, the Hankooks deliver noticeably better grip (especially in the wet), relatively low road noise (with some noise on uneven surfaces), and are just as comfortable day-to-day. Steering feel and feedback are a bit muted (more secure than “sharp”), but they’re progressive and never feel nervous. Though I note they are much better then the Primacy 4 was.
Value has been exceptional: they were around 60% cheaper than replacing with the Primacy 4 (VOL), despite performing at a level above many tyres that cost more.
On wear, I’m tracking tread depth and so far it looks reasonable. Over 7,617 km the tyres have gone from about 6.75 mm average at fitment to about 6.0–6.2 mm, with fairly even wear across the tread and only a small inside-edge bias (around 0.1–0.15 mm), I estimate I will get about 42,000-45,000km from them which is great value. I rotated them at around 6,800 km. For context, I achieved ~55,000 km from the OE Michelins before replacement (down to just under 3 mm).
Overall, I’d recommend these for a family SUV or sedan without hesitation. I’m not sure they’re the best choice if you prioritise maximum steering feel in a more sports-oriented vehicle, but for real-world use they’re an easy buy. I’d happily purchase them again, and would have no hesitation trying the new Hankook Evo next time.
