Tests – · none yet Owners 52 · 121 reviews
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 vs Nitto NT555 G2 — 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 0 + 2 road tests and 121 + 411 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Ventus V12 evo K110 and NT555 G2 are level at 58.
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Tests 60 · 2 tests Owners 59 · 411 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Update! I ended up going with the Nitto NT555 G2’s, thanks for all the suggestions. They are amazing tires! They ride smooth for an ultra performance, the price was friendly, and they grip extremely well!”
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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60
Dry
Ventus V12 evo K110 +456Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 49 Reviews found online 56 65 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 63 (est.) + 40% × 55.9 = 60
NT555 G2: 60% × 49.4 + 40% × 65.3 = 56
No road tests of dry for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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60
Wet
Ventus V12 evo K110 +951Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 48 Reviews found online 56 57 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 55.7 = 60
NT555 G2: 60% × 47.7 + 40% × 56.7 = 51
No road tests of wet for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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49
Snow
Ventus V12 evo K110 +247Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 36 33 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 57.6 (est.) + 40% × 35.6 = 49
NT555 G2: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 33.4 = 47
No road tests of snow for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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60
Comfort
NT555 G2 +767Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 56 66 Ventus V12 evo K110: 40% × 66.7 (est.) + 60% × 56.1 = 60
NT555 G2: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.1 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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61
Noise
NT555 G2 +566Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 52 65 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 52.1 = 61
NT555 G2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 65 = 66
No road tests of noise for Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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57
Treadwear
NT555 G2 +1976Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 83 Reviews found online 51 66 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.8 = 57
NT555 G2: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 65.9 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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63
Handling (owners)
NT555 G2 +164Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 NT555 G2 Reviews found online 63 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 58 |
| Dry | 60 | 56 |
| Wet | 60 | 51 |
| Snow | 49 | 47 |
| Comfort | 60 | 67 |
| Noise | 61 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
58
/ 100
Ventus V12 evo K110
58
/ 100
NT555 G2
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 | Ventus V12 evo K110 | NT555 G2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/9 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test | #10/10 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus V12 evo K110
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium brand alternatives
- Strong, confident dry grip and handling performance
- Low road noise and high comfort levels
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to reduced steering feedback and a squirmy feel
- Faster-than-average tread wear
- Subpar wet weather traction and increased risk of aquaplaning as tread wears down
Tire B NT555 G2
Pros
- Aggressive, visually appealing tread pattern and sidewall design
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands like Michelin or Pirelli
- Long-lasting tread life and slow wear rates for a summer performance tire
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction, with multiple users reporting hydroplaning and a slippery feel in the rain
- Lack of straight-line traction and wheel spin under heavy acceleration, especially on high-horsepower RWD vehicles
- Subpar performance in cooler temperatures or cold conditions, requiring heat to grip properly
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Nitto NT555 G2
Community sentiment regarding the Nitto NT555 G2 is divided, with many owners appreciating its affordable price point, quiet street ride, good tread life, and availability in hard-to-find wide sizes. However, numerous drivers express frustration over poor straight-line traction on higher-horsepower vehicles, significant loss of grip in cold temperatures, and dangerous handling or hydroplaning in wet weather. Additionally, several users report persistent issues with flat-spotting when vehicles are parked for extended periods.
r/Mustang
·6 upvotes ·2022-03-30
“I have the nittos NT555 G2s on my mustang and they have lasted about 30k miles. But I wouldn't call them ultra high performance by any stretch of the word. I put firestone firehawk indy 500s, 305s on all 4 corners of my widebody scatpack and think it's a far superior tire in terms of grip, style and rain grooves for wet traction.”
r/GolfGTI
·39 upvotes ·2020-05-18
“Update! I ended up going with the Nitto NT555 G2’s, thanks for all the suggestions. They are amazing tires! They ride smooth for an ultra performance, the price was friendly, and they grip extremely well!”
camaro6.com
“I can't compare Nitto to Conti directly. I replaced my OEM GY supercars with NT555 G2. Here's what I see: Above say 60 degrees, tires warm, Nittos lose probably 15-20% of the grip of the GYs. 40-60 degrees, tires warm, the Nittos start to equal out the GY's as you get closer to 40. Below 40 degrees, Nittos grip better, without question, mostly because it gets hard to get enough heat in the GYs unless you drive like an idiot. Below 30 degrees the GY's are hockey pucks, don't even try it. Just my unscientific observation. Your mileage may vary. I will say going from the runflat GYs to the Nittos was a great improvement in harshness of ride. I only have a few thousand miles on them so I can't speak to longevity, but anything has to be better than the GY's in that area. If someone can compare Contis to GYs, it should tell you the rest of the story.”
Top themes
#Wet traction issues#Cold weather performance#Affordable budget option#Straight line grip#Temporary flat spotting#Wide size availability#Michelin tire comparisons
Based on 84 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | B · Nitto NT555 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 88 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A A | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
58
/ 100
Nitto NT555 G2
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 and Nitto NT555 G2 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 is stronger on wet and dry. Nitto NT555 G2 is stronger on treadwear, comfort and noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 76 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 60 vs 51 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 67 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 61 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
Tire B · Nitto NT555 G2
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Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110, 60 vs 51 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110, 60 vs 56 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Neither, by our numbers: 49 vs 47 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 61 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 67 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus V12 evo K110 or NT555 G2?
Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 57 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