Summer tire Updated November 2026

Hankook Ventus Prime2 review

Name: Hankook Ventus Prime2
Brand: Hankook

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 52% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 61 · 1,557 reviews analysed

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Hankook Ventus Prime2 has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. In 12 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 3 times. 1,557 owner reviews rate it 61 out of 100. 50% 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

61/100

From 1,557 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 50%

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 1,557 owner reviews found online.

The Hankook Ventus Prime2 receives generally mixed to positive feedback from users, often functioning as common original equipment on a variety of vehicles. While many drivers praise its wet weather performance, low noise levels, and solid value, a significant portion of reviews highlight issues regarding rapid tread wear and premature sidewall cracking.

Pros

Impressive wet weather traction and standing water displacement
Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
Good value for money relative to premium tier competitors
Stable handling and grip in normal daily driving conditions

Cons

Faster-than-expected tread wear reported by some users
Premature sidewall crazing and cracking observed within a few years
Vague steering feedback or lack of dry cornering confidence when pushed
Occasional wheelspin or reduced grip on damp or smooth asphalt surfaces

Worth knowing

Drivers of heavier SUVs and crossovers (such as the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe) reported impressively long mileage returns and reliable towing performance.
Compact and hatchback vehicle owners occasionally noted a firmer ride and noticeable tire noise transferred into less-insulated cabins.
Drivers using XL (Extra Load) variants on larger sedans like the Volvo V70 reported favorable longevity and sure-footed handling.