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<\/p>\nHankook has been commended in the Summer Tyre category in the Auto Express Product Awards 2026 for its flagship ultra-high-performance summer tyre, the Ventus evo.<\/p>\n
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Auto Express says its Product Awards recognise the standout performers from the publication’s extensive vehicle and product testing conducted throughout the previous year.<\/p>\n
The Summer Tyre commendation derives from Auto Express’s in-depth summer tyre test, originally published in the 13th August 2025 issue of the magazine, which compared nine leading summer tyre brands in the popular 225\/40 R18 size. The Product Awards were subsequently published in Auto Express’s 15th April 2026 issue.<\/p>\n
The comprehensive test programme evaluated tyres across a range of real-world and controlled conditions. Wet-weather assessments measured braking, cornering, handling balance and resistance to aquaplaning, while dry-weather testing focused on braking, steering response, grip, stability and overall handling performance.<\/p>\n
Additional evaluations included rolling resistance, tyre noise, ride comfort and a subjective road assessment covering steering feel, ride quality and performance on varied road surfaces.<\/p>\n
The Hankook Ventus evo secured an impressive third-place overall finish in the summer tyre test, delivering particularly strong results in wet conditions. As the latest generation of Hankook’s flagship ultra-high-performance summer tyre, the Ventus evo has been engineered to provide exceptional grip, precise handling and outstanding wet-weather performance.<\/p>\n
Designed for premium and performance vehicles, it combines advanced tread technology with enhanced durability and efficiency to deliver confidence, comfort and control across a wide range of driving conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndependent third-party testing is a valuable endorsement of our engineering standards, confirming that our products provide the quality, performance, and long-term reliability expected in real-world conditions,\u201d commented Ho Seok Chea, managing director of Hankook Tyre UK.<\/p>\n
In announcing the commendation, Auto Express stated: \u201cThe Ventus evo earned a well-deserved third place overall, shining in the wet tests. It was within a metre of the best in braking and was superb on the handling circuit…\u201d (Auto Express, 15\/04\/26).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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