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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport — 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.

Tire A 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.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama ADVAN Sport

Summer Max Performance tires

Yokohama ADVAN Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
45 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
57
Noise
–
Treadwear
52
Handling
65

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 12
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
91
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
79
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
Tire Rack owners 87 87
Tyre Reviews owners 87 76
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 15
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
85
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
70
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
Tire Rack owners 81 77
Tyre Reviews owners 81 66
SimpleTire owners – 100

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
67
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
–
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
SimpleTire owners – 100

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 27
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
84
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
57
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
Tire Rack owners 82 76
Tyre Reviews owners 77 50
SimpleTire owners – 100

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
92
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
–
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
SimpleTire owners – 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 26
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
78
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
52
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
Tire Rack owners 72 66
Tyre Reviews owners 73 47
SimpleTire owners – 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo2 leads by 14
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
79
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
65
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo2ADVAN Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 79 65

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus V12 evo2Yokohama ADVAN Sport
Relative Score 83 64
Dry 91 79
Wet 85 70
Snow 67 –
Comfort 84 57
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 78 52
Handling 79 65

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Yokohama ADVAN Sport

The Yokohama ADVAN Sport is a polarizing high-performance tire that receives widely divergent feedback from users. While some drivers praise its sharp steering response, predictable feedback, and dry-weather grip, a significant portion of the user base reports severe dissatisfaction regarding excessive road noise, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent performance in wet conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent steering response and road feedback
  • Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
  • Predictable handling characteristics when pushed to the limit
  • High value for money when purchased at discounted or clearance pricing

Cons

  • Excessive and intrusive road noise
  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance and aquaplaning concerns
  • Harsh ride quality compared to premium competitors

Observations

  • Users with luxury sedans (e.g., Audi A7, Volvo S60) frequently cited the tire as being too noisy and harsh for daily commuting.
  • Owners of performance-oriented vehicles noted that while the tire performs well on the track, it often fails to meet longevity expectations for daily driving.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque setups reported faster-than-average tread degradation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—180 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Yokohama

Winner: Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 84 vs 57 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 78 vs 52 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 85 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 79 vs 65 on handling.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport

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.