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Hankook Ventus ST vs Michelin Energy Saver A/S — 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 23 + 10 owner reviews. How we score

Ventus ST is ahead, 77–51

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Hankook Ventus ST
Tire AHankook

Ventus ST

Summer

± 6

Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 83 · 23 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 75

    Dry

    Ventus ST +23
    52
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests71≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online8344

    Ventus ST: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 82.7 = 75

    Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 57.9 (est.) + 40% × 43.7 = 52

    No road tests of dry for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 78

    Wet

    Ventus ST +27
    51
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests75≈ 56 (est.)
    Reviews found online8343

    Ventus ST: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 83.1 = 78

    Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 55.6 (est.) + 40% × 43.2 = 51

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

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    55
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online–44

    Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 55

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

  4. 76

    Comfort

    Ventus ST +24
    52
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7945

    Ventus ST: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76

    Energy Saver A/S: 40% × 63.9 (est.) + 60% × 44.9 = 52

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus ST. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).

    No road tests of comfort for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).

  5. 68

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests69–
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)–

    Ventus ST: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 68

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus ST. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    Ventus ST +24
    53
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online8445

    Ventus ST: 60% × 72.9 (est.) + 40% × 84.2 = 77

    Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 58.8 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 53

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

    No road tests of treadwear for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus ST +37
    45
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Reviews found online8245
  8. 57

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STEnergy Saver A/S
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests57–
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus STMichelin Energy Saver A/S
Relative Score 77 51
Dry 75 52
Wet 78 51
Snow – 55
Comfort 76 52
Noise 68 –
Treadwear 77 53
Handling (owners) 82 45
Efficiency 57 –

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Ventus ST

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Energy Saver A/S

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Ventus ST review

Tire B Energy Saver A/S

Pros

  • High fuel economy and rolling efficiency
  • Potential for high mileage in specific driving conditions
  • Reliable dry weather traction for some users

Cons

  • Significant hydroplaning tendencies in wet conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear
  • Excessive road noise and audible squealing during cornering
All owner themes in the Energy Saver A/S review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus ST B · Michelin Energy Saver A/S
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available10—
Rim diameters17″ – 22″—
UTQG—480 A - B A - B

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus ST

Michelin Energy Saver A/S

Winner: Hankook Ventus ST — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Energy Saver A/S rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus ST scores 82 vs 45 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus ST scores 78 vs 51 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus ST scores 76 vs 52 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus ST scores 77 vs 53 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus ST
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Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver A/S
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Ventus ST or Energy Saver A/S?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus ST or Energy Saver A/S?

Hankook Ventus ST, 78 vs 51 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus ST or Energy Saver A/S?

Hankook Ventus ST, 75 vs 52 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus ST or Energy Saver A/S?

Hankook Ventus ST, 76 vs 52 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus ST or Energy Saver A/S?

Hankook Ventus ST, 77 vs 53 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