Tests – · 1 test Owners 65 · 910 reviews
“I'm having these tires put on right now. I went with the dynapro HT in a 265/65/17”
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Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 vs Michelin LTX A/T2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 910 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
LTX A/T2 is ahead, 74–65
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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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67
Dry
LTX A/T2 +673Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 67 76 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 67.1 = 67
LTX A/T2: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 76 = 73
No road tests of dry for Dynapro HT RH12. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for LTX A/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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67
Wet
LTX A/T2 +774Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 66 76 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.9 = 67
LTX A/T2: 60% × 73.3 (est.) + 40% × 76.1 = 74
No road tests of wet for Dynapro HT RH12. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for LTX A/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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60
Snow
LTX A/T2 +1171Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 53 71 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 52.8 = 60
LTX A/T2: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 71 = 71
No road tests of snow for Dynapro HT RH12. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
No road tests of snow for LTX A/T2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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67
Comfort
LTX A/T2 +471Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 66 73 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 67
LTX A/T2: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 71
No road tests of comfort for Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Noise
Dynapro HT RH12 +169Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 75 71 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 70
LTX A/T2: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 69
No road tests of noise for Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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64
Treadwear
LTX A/T2 +1478Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 64 82 Reviews found online 64 73 Dynapro HT RH12: 60% × 63.9 + 40% × 64 = 64
LTX A/T2: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 73.2 = 78
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65
Handling (owners)
LTX A/T2 +1378Why this score
Source Dynapro HT RH12 LTX A/T2 Reviews found online 65 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 | Michelin LTX A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 74 |
| Dry | 67 | 73 |
| Wet | 67 | 74 |
| Snow | 60 | 71 |
| Comfort | 67 | 71 |
| Noise | 70 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 78 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 78 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Dynapro HT RH12
74
/ 100
LTX A/T2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Dynapro HT RH12 | LTX A/T2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 63% #8/13 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | 100% #1/18 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/13 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | #2/18 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dynapro HT RH12
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B LTX A/T2
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and overall durability
- Reliable wet and dry road traction
- Improved steering response and ride comfort compared to competitors
Cons
- Premium price point
- Performance in deep snow and ice is considered adequate but not class-leading
- Rubber compounds may become slippery or lose traction as the tire reaches advanced age
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
Community discussions around the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 highlight it primarily as a mid-tier, budget-conscious highway all-season option for trucks and SUVs. Drivers appreciate its quiet ride, stable tracking, and solid grip, though some note a slightly jumpy ride quality. Most mentions revolve around purchase pricing, sizing options, and comparisons to alternative all-terrain or highway tires.
f150forum.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by Bamaman This must be one of the most popular size of tires on the retail tire market. We're talking 100's to pick from. And unfortunately it's a very expensive tire size too. Yes I've noticed they are expensive! Although I realize I am not limited to just what is in stock at my nearest DiscTire, what they have now is interesting - not many in stock right now. They range from the $169 Trailfinder All Terrain, the $206.00 Cooper Discovers ATP II, the $209.00 Hankook Dynapro HT RH12, then a big jump up to the $277.00 Michelin Defender LTX M/S, and the YUGE $293.00 BFG A/T T/A KO2. I need a tire pretty much for road driving only. I do not often go out of town but for instance I've got a 9 hour trip later this month. It snows here in my area maybe..2 weeks / year, and nothing insane. So I don't really even need A/T tires in my opinion. The Hankook Dynapro seems to fit budget and looks like a good road tire. I can't tell which ones are Chinese but, sure, I'd love to avoid that too! Thanks for all the suggestions here.”
r/denverlist
·2025-12-09
“For Sale: 3X Used Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 Tire - 205/75R16C Description: 3 used Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) highway all-season tire is available. This model is designed for vans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles, combining long treadwear, good ride comfort, and all-season traction. Brand: Hankook Model: Dynapro HT (RH12) Size: 205/75R16C Condition: Used/Part-worn. The tire has been previously used. Features: The tire features a high-grip silica compound for improved wet and dry traction and a reinforced under-tread to prevent internal damage from impacts. Price: $300 Location: South Denver, Metro area delivery for $50 Read more”
ridgelineownersclub.com
·2012-10-28
“I'm having these tires put on right now. I went with the dynapro HT in a 265/65/17”
Top themes
#pricing and affordability#quiet highway ride#wet and dry traction#tire comparisons#ride comfort and stability
Based on 8 community posts
Tire B
Michelin LTX A/T2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 | B · Michelin LTX A/T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season tire | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 24 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 14/32″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 40,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 54 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
74
/ 100
Michelin LTX A/T2
Winner: Michelin LTX A/T2 — better treadwear, handling and snow. Where the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Michelin LTX A/T2 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin LTX A/T2 scores 78 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin LTX A/T2 scores 78 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin LTX A/T2 scores 71 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin LTX A/T2 scores 74 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
Tire B · Michelin LTX A/T2
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Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Which is better in the wet, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Michelin LTX A/T2, 74 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Michelin LTX A/T2, 73 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Michelin LTX A/T2, 71 vs 60 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Michelin LTX A/T2, 71 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dynapro HT RH12 or LTX A/T2?
Michelin LTX A/T2, 78 vs 64 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