77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Vantra LT vs Nexen Roadian CT8 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Vantra LT if noise and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Vantra LT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Vantra LT | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 77 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Vantra LT | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 63 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 20
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Vantra LT | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 78 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Vantra LT leads by 8
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Vantra LT | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 66 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Roadian CT8 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Vantra LT | Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 80 |
| DriverReviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Vantra LT | Nexen Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 82 |
| Dry | 88 | 85 |
| Wet | 78 | 81 |
| Snow | 64 | 84 |
| Comfort | 83 | 84 |
| Noise | 88 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 79 |
| Handling | 72 | 80 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 7% #15/16 · 2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tyre Test | 8% #12/16 · 2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tyre Test | -1.7 | Same test |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Vantra LT is widely regarded as a high-value, comfortable tire, particularly favored by owners of vintage VW Vanagons and various camper/motorhome platforms. While users frequently praise its quiet ride, durability under heavy loads, and resistance to deformation, the tire receives polarized feedback regarding its wet-weather performance and long-term structural integrity.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low noise levels
- High value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong resistance to flat-spotting and deformation during long periods of inactivity
- Improved steering feel and handling characteristics
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding traction and safety on wet surfaces
- Reports of premature sidewall failure and bubbling
- Inconsistent performance compared to premium alternatives like Goodyear or Continental
Observations
- Highly recommended by the VW Vanagon community as a superior replacement tire for stock configurations.
- Proven reliability for heavy camper and motorhome applications, specifically regarding load-bearing stability and resistance to deformation.
The Nexen Roadian CT8 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly, high-value option for light trucks and motorhomes, offering respectable dry handling and comfort. However, user experiences are polarized, with a significant subset of owners reporting serious structural reliability issues, such as premature bulging and tread separation, particularly in commercial van applications.
Pros
- Competitive pricing and high value for the cost
- Good dry road handling and stability
- Comfortable ride quality
- Robust construction noted by some motorhome owners
Cons
- Significant reports of structural failures, including sidewall bulges and tread separation
- Poor wet weather performance and grip degradation over time
- Inconsistent longevity and durability under commercial use
- Temperature sensitivity affecting dry grip
Observations
- Motorhome and RV owners frequently praise the tire's load-bearing capacity and construction compared to premium alternatives.
- Commercial van operators report higher rates of structural failure, suggesting the tire may struggle with the specific demands of frequent urban delivery cycles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Vantra LT | B · Nexen Roadian CT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Van | Van |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 65 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Hankook
82
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen Roadian CT8 — better snow, handling and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Vantra LT if noise and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 84 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Vantra LT scores 88 vs 80 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 80 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen Roadian CT8 scores 79 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Vantra LT
Tire B · Nexen Roadian CT8
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.