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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — 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.

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 Hankook

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
152 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
85
Snow
67
Comfort
84
Noise
92
Treadwear
78
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 and Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus ST RH06 is stronger on handling and treadwear. Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 is stronger on snow and noise.
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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)
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
91
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tire Rack owners 92 87
Tyre Reviews owners – 87

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 2
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
83
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
85
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tire Rack owners 85 81
Tyre Reviews owners – 81

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 10
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
57
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
67
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tire Rack owners 61 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 1
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
84
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tire Rack owners 87 82
Tyre Reviews owners – 77

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 7
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 9
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
87
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
78
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tire Rack owners 82 72
Tyre Reviews owners – 73

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 12
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
79
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Ventus V12 evo2
Tyre Reviews owners – 79

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus ST RH06Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Relative Score 83 82
Dry 91 91
Wet 83 85
Snow 57 67
Comfort 85 84
Noise 85 92
Treadwear 87 78
Handling 91 79

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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 Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that offers a compelling balance of dry grip, wet weather confidence, and comfort at a competitive price point. While it excels in daily driving and spirited road use, some enthusiasts note limitations in steering precision and sidewall stiffness when pushed to the absolute limit on track or in aggressive cornering.

Pros

  • Excellent value-for-money proposition compared to premium tier brands.
  • Strong traction and handling in both dry and wet road conditions.
  • Low road noise levels and high comfort for a performance tire.
  • Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit.

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'floaty' feel or lack of steering feedback during aggressive maneuvers.
  • Tread life is generally considered average to short, particularly for spirited drivers.
  • Performance can degrade noticeably as the tire wears down, specifically regarding noise and wet grip.
  • Not suitable for cold weather or near-freezing temperatures.

Observations

  • Users with high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Mustang GT, C5/C6 Corvette) report excellent straight-line hook but note that aggressive driving significantly accelerates rear tread wear.
  • Drivers of European sedans (BMW, Audi) appreciate the comfort and noise reduction compared to OEM run-flat tires, though some note the soft sidewall is less ideal for track-focused setups.
  • Some users on 17-inch or smaller wheels report a firmer ride than expected, while those on larger diameters generally praise the balance of comfort and performance.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06 B · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance 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

Hankook

Too close to call: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 and Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus ST RH06 is stronger on handling and treadwear. Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 is stronger on snow and noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 91 vs 79 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 67 vs 57 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 87 vs 78 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 92 vs 85 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

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.