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Hankook Ventus ST vs Nexen Roadian H/T — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 22 + 21 owner reviews. How we score

Ventus ST is ahead, 74–54

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Hankook Ventus ST
Tire AHankook

Ventus ST

Summer

Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 78 · 22 reviews

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

Nexen Roadian H/T
Tire BNexen

Roadian H/T

All-Season

Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 21 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 74

    Dry

    Ventus ST +24
    50
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests71≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online7840

    Ventus ST: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 78.4 = 74

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 40.3 = 50

    No road tests of dry for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 76

    Wet

    Ventus ST +19
    57
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests75≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online7852

    Ventus ST: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 77.6 = 76

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 57

    No road tests of wet for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    51
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online–39

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 39.1 = 51

    No road tests of snow for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 73

    Comfort

    Ventus ST +21
    52
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7635

    Ventus ST: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.4 = 73

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.6 = 52

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus ST or Roadian H/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    Ventus ST +5
    63
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests69≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)56

    Ventus ST: 60% × 69 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 68

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.6 = 63

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus ST. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

    No road tests of noise for Roadian H/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Ventus ST +16
    56
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online7749

    Ventus ST: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 77.2 = 72

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 56

    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 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 79

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus ST +35
    44
    Why this score
    SourceVentus STRoadian H/T
    Reviews found online7944
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus STNexen Roadian H/T
Relative Score 74 54
Dry 74 50
Wet 76 57
Snow – 51
Comfort 73 52
Noise 68 63
Treadwear 72 56
Handling (owners) 79 44

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Headline score

Ventus ST

Roadian H/T

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 Roadian H/T

Pros

  • Excellent value and affordable pricing compared to premium brands
  • Long-lasting treadwear with high mileage potential
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, humming, and roaring often mistaken for bearing failure
  • Prone to picking up gravel and stones in the tread blocks
  • Poor winter and snow performance reported by some users
All owner themes in the Roadian H/T review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus ST B · Nexen Roadian H/T
CategorySummerAll-Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1018
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 18″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—520 A B
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
Sidewall—Outlined White Lettering
Max pressure—44 psi
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus ST

Nexen Roadian H/T

Winner: Hankook Ventus ST — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus ST scores 79 vs 44 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus ST scores 74 vs 50 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus ST scores 73 vs 52 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus ST scores 76 vs 57 on wet.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus ST
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Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Hankook Ventus ST, 76 vs 57 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Hankook Ventus ST, 74 vs 50 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Hankook Ventus ST, 68 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Hankook Ventus ST, 73 vs 52 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus ST or Roadian H/T?

Hankook Ventus ST, 72 vs 56 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