Tests – · 1 test Owners 67 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate vs Hankook Ventus ST — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus ST is ahead, 74–69
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Ventus ST +574Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 69 78 -
72
Wet
Ventus ST +476Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 72 78 -
61
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Reviews found online 55 – -
67
Comfort
Ventus ST +673Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Reviews found online 65 76 -
68
Noise
Level68Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 70 – -
65
Treadwear
Ventus ST +772Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – Reviews found online 67 77 -
69
Handling
Ventus ST +978Why this score
Source Eagle Exhilarate Ventus ST Reviews found online 69 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 74 |
| Dry | 69 | 74 |
| Wet | 72 | 76 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 67 | 73 |
| Noise | 68 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 72 |
| Handling | 69 | 78 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Eagle Exhilarate
74
/ 100
Ventus ST
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle Exhilarate | Ventus ST | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 17% #6/8 · 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eagle Exhilarate
Pros
- Strong dry pavement handling and sporty steering response
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Reliable wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance for many users
Cons
- Reports of significant road noise, described by some as intrusive
- Inconsistent tread life and potential for uneven wear
- Polarizing performance in snow and ice conditions
Tire B Ventus ST
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability, often doubling the mileage of competing tires
- Significantly reduced road noise and improved ride comfort compared to factory-fitted premium tires
- Strong dry grip and dependable, predictable wet-weather performance
Cons
- Slightly reduced feedback or a skating sensation in heavy standing water/deep puddles
- Occasional reports of increased road noise as the tires approach the end of their tread life
- Availability can sometimes be limited depending on the region and retailer
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | B · Hankook Ventus ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 37 | 10 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
74
/ 100
Hankook Ventus ST
Winner: Hankook Ventus ST — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus ST scores 78 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus ST scores 72 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus ST scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus ST scores 74 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
Tire B · Hankook Ventus ST
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.