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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared (September 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.

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
Owner ratings
Dry
91
Wet
83
Snow
57
Comfort
85
Noise
85
Treadwear
87
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin CrossClimate+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin CrossClimate+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
85
Snow
75
Comfort
81
Noise
76
Treadwear
86
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better handling, noise and comfort. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate+ if snow matters 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 3
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
88
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 87

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 2
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
83
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
85
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 18
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
57
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
75
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 70
Tire Rack owners 61 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 4
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
81
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 9
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
76
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 1
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
87
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
86
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 18
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
73
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06CrossClimate+
Tyre Reviews owners – 73

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Michelin CrossClimate+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus ST RH06Michelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 83 81
Dry 91 88
Wet 83 85
Snow 57 75
Comfort 85 81
Noise 85 76
Treadwear 87 86
Handling 91 73

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Ventus ST RH06

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin CrossClimate+

The Michelin CrossClimate+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
  • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
  • Higher price point compared to competitors.
  • Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.

Observations

  • Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
  • Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
  • Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06 B · Michelin CrossClimate+
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available13—
Rim diameters17″ – 22″—
Tread depth10.5/32″—
UTQG420 A A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Michelin

Winner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better handling, noise and comfort. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate+ if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 91 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 57 on snow.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 85 vs 76 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 85 vs 81 on comfort.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+

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.