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Firestone WeatherGrip vs Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 24 + 203 owner reviews. How we score

WeatherGrip is ahead, 66–46

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Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
Tire BHankook

Ventus V4 ES H105

High Performance All Season tire

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 34 · 203 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 65

    Dry

    WeatherGrip +24
    41
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 51 (est.)
    Reviews found online6327

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 62.8 = 65

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 60% × 51 (est.) + 40% × 26.8 = 41

    No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 70

    Wet

    WeatherGrip +19
    51
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 56 (est.)
    Reviews found online7044

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 69.7 = 70

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 60% × 56.1 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 51

    No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 74

    Snow

    WeatherGrip +29
    45
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online7727

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 74

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 60% × 56.6 (est.) + 40% × 26.6 = 45

    No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    WeatherGrip +21
    43
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6231

    WeatherGrip: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 40% × 61.1 (est.) + 60% × 31.2 = 43

    No road tests of comfort for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 67

    Noise

    WeatherGrip +14
    53
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6934

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 67

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 34 = 53

    No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 55

    Treadwear

    WeatherGrip +7
    48
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests56≈ 56 (est.)
    Reviews found online5437

    WeatherGrip: 60% × 56 + 40% × 53.9 = 55

    Ventus V4 ES H105: 60% × 55.7 (est.) + 40% × 36.7 = 48

    No road tests of treadwear for Ventus V4 ES H105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceWeatherGripVentus V4 ES H105
    Reviews found online61–
Scores at a glance
CategoryFirestone WeatherGripHankook Ventus V4 ES H105
Relative Score 66 46
Dry 65 41
Wet 70 51
Snow 74 45
Comfort 64 43
Noise 67 53
Treadwear 55 48
Handling (owners) 61 –

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WeatherGrip

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Ventus V4 ES H105

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WeatherGrip

Pros

  • Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
  • Confident wet weather and rain grip
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
  • Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
  • Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
All owner themes in the WeatherGrip review

Tire B Ventus V4 ES H105

Pros

  • Exceptional value and significantly lower price point compared to OEM or premium tier alternatives
  • Strong dry traction, cornering stability, and sporty handling response
  • Good wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance initially

Cons

  • Extremely poor traction and safety hazards in snow, slush, and ice conditions
  • Progressively increasing road noise, humming, and whirring as the tires wear
  • Premature tread wear, choppy wear patterns, cupping, and short overall lifespan for some users
All owner themes in the Ventus V4 ES H105 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone WeatherGrip B · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
CategoryAll WeatherHigh Performance All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available491
Rim diameters15″ – 19″15″
Tread depth10/32″9.5/32″
UTQG640 A A420 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi50,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone WeatherGrip

Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105

Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better snow, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 74 vs 45 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 41 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 64 vs 43 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 70 vs 51 on wet.

Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
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WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 70 vs 51 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 41 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 74 vs 45 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 67 vs 53 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 64 vs 43 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Ventus V4 ES H105?

Firestone WeatherGrip, 55 vs 48 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology