Hankook Ventus ST review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 93% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 83 · 23 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 1 test
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Hankook Ventus ST has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. 23 owner reviews rate it 83 out of 100. 87% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
83/100From 23 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
72/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 23 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Ventus ST is highly regarded by owners of heavy SUVs, performance crossovers, and towing vehicles for its exceptional tread life, balanced handling, and low road noise. Reviewers frequently note that these tires outperform pricier premium alternatives in longevity and comfort, making them a popular choice for high-torque, heavy-weight applications.
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
- Even wear characteristics, particularly beneficial for heavy or high-torque vehicles
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
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavy SUVs and high-horsepower vehicles (such as Jeep Grand Cherokees, Range Rovers, VW Touaregs, and BMW X5s) reported significantly better mileage and load management compared to factory options like Pirelli, Continental, and Michelin.
- Vehicles used heavily for towing high-torque loads experienced very stable high-temperature performance and even wear when properly maintained.
3 published test appearances (1 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Price | 6th of 8 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Grass Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Mud Traction | 2nd of 8 |
2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test · 255/55 R18
11th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 tire Test · 255/55 r18
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
Hankook Ventus ST specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C |
| EU label: energy | C in 90% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–74 dB |
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