Hankook Ventus ST vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus ST and Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Hankook Ventus ST performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Hankook Ventus ST is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus ST if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus ST | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 85 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus ST
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus ST | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Hankook Ventus ST |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus ST vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 3.0 and 3.0.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus ST vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Hankook Ventus ST.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus ST vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the Hankook Ventus ST.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus ST vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus ST across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus ST.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus ST appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →