Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Hankook Ventus K104 review

Name: Hankook Ventus K104
Brand: Hankook

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 32 · 11 reviews analysed

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Hankook Ventus K104 has a Relative Score of 43 out of 100 among summer tires. 11 owner reviews rate it 32 out of 100. 42% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

32/100

From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 42%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.

The Hankook Ventus K104 is generally regarded as a budget-oriented performance tire that offers acceptable dry-weather handling for enthusiasts with specific suspension setups, but it suffers from significant deficiencies in wet-weather traction. While some users appreciate its responsiveness and longevity, the consensus points toward inconsistent performance, high road noise, and a lack of confidence-inspiring grip in damp or rainy conditions.

Pros

Responsive and crisp handling characteristics in dry conditions
Competitive price point for budget-conscious buyers
Good tread life for users who maintain proper suspension geometry
Aesthetically pleasing tread pattern

Cons

Poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
High levels of road noise
Inconsistent tread wear performance across different vehicle types
Lack of progressive grip during cornering

Worth knowing

Users noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on precise suspension tuning, with some suggesting it is better suited for performance-oriented setups than standard passenger vehicles.
Drivers of luxury vehicles, such as Mercedes-Benz, reported that the tire's high noise levels negatively impacted the overall refinement of the vehicle.
Light commercial vehicle users reported premature tread wear, suggesting the tire is not well-suited for heavier loads or utility applications.