78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
125 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 vs Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
199 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 — better snow, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 47 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 71 |
| Dry | 84 | 81 |
| Wet | 76 | 76 |
| Snow | 80 | 47 |
| Comfort | 79 | 75 |
| Noise | 80 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 73 |
| Handling | 78 | – |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers excellent dry grip and predictable handling at a competitive price point. While many users praise its comfort and responsiveness, a significant portion of the user base notes that its soft sidewalls can lead to a 'wobbly' or less precise feel during aggressive cornering, and wet-weather performance is frequently described as inconsistent.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and traction
- Comfortable and relatively quiet ride quality
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Good aesthetic appeal
Cons
- Soft sidewalls causing instability or 'tread squirm' under load
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and aquaplaning susceptibility
- Rapid or uneven tread wear reported by many users
- Increased road noise as the tire wears down
- Potential for vibration issues requiring precise balancing
Observations
- Users with heavy front-wheel-drive vehicles or high-torque setups often reported faster tread wear and occasional traction loss.
- Drivers of vehicles with stiff suspension (e.g., sports sedans) frequently noted that the soft sidewalls negatively impacted steering feedback and precision.
- Some owners of larger, wider tire sizes reported increased 'skittishness' in standing water compared to narrower fitments.
The Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions. While many users praise its quiet ride and responsive handling, there is a strong consensus that it performs poorly in snow and ice, despite its all-season classification. Long-term reliability is mixed, with some users reporting excellent tread life and others citing premature wear, noise issues, or structural defects like bubbles and belt separation.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Sporty aesthetic and responsive cornering stability
Cons
- Very poor performance in snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Reports of structural issues including sidewall bubbles and belt separation
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users experiencing premature wear or cupping
Observations
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 report high satisfaction with dry grip, though some note that the tire's soft sidewall can lead to 'slushy' steering response.
- Users in regions with poor road infrastructure (e.g., NY/NJ) frequently report sidewall bubbles, suggesting the tire may be vulnerable to pothole damage.
- Drivers of heavier or AWD vehicles often find the tire adequate for rain, but consistently warn against using it for winter driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | B · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 420 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Hankook
71
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 — better snow, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 80 vs 47 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 79 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 84 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
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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.