Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 68 · 93 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2015 AMS Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus V12 evo2 leads, 68–64 Narrow edge
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Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 59 · 2,185 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
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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71
Dry
Ventus V12 evo2 +566Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 69 Reviews found online 71 61 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 95% -
70
Wet
Turanza T001 +171Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 76 Reviews found online 72 64 Wet Braking (% of best) 88% 100% -
67
Comfort
Ventus V12 evo2 +265Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 66 61 -
73
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – -
62
Treadwear
Ventus V12 evo2 +458Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 60 52 -
69
Handling
Ventus V12 evo2 +1059Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo2 Turanza T001 Reviews found online 69 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 64 |
| Dry | 71 | 66 |
| Wet | 70 | 71 |
| Comfort | 67 | 65 |
| Noise | 73 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 58 |
| Handling | 69 | 59 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Ventus V12 evo2
64
/ 100
Turanza T001
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 | Ventus V12 evo2 | Turanza T001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2015 AMS Performance Tyre Test | 20% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | −11.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus V12 evo2
Pros
- Excellent value and cost-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Strong, reliable grip in both dry and wet conditions with good aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable ride with low initial road noise
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a floaty feel or roll during aggressive cornering and track use
- Road noise increases noticeably as the tires wear down
- Treadwear is relatively fast, leading to shorter overall mileage
Tire B Turanza T001
Pros
- Good dry grip and stable highway handling
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise on many surfaces
- Solid steering feedback and direct road feel
Cons
- Accelerated and uneven tread wear, particularly on front or drive wheels
- Inconsistent or poor wet grip, with several users reporting aquaplaning risks
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh or firm ride over uneven surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Neutral
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
r/tires
·8 upvotes ·2022-08-18
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
r/CarTalkUK
·1 upvote ·2022-08-08
“Bridgestone turanza T001 and it’s 4 year old so do I need to change it or just wait for another year the cracks don’t seem to be deep to me so I need an expert on that it drives like it does normally doesn’t leak any air and the grip is fine”
r/CarsIndia
·8 upvotes ·2023-01-27
“Just got a new set of tyres - Bridgestone Turanza T001 215/60/R16 at 77k kms.”
Top themes
#tread wear and longevity#surface cracking concerns#ride comfort and noise#tire replacement options#comparisons with performance tires
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 38 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
64
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Winner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — better handling, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 69 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 71 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 62 vs 58 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza T001
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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.