71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
199 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 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.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better snow, 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
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 86 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 84 |
| Dry | 81 | 88 |
| Wet | 76 | 85 |
| Snow | 47 | 75 |
| Comfort | 75 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 86 |
| Handling | – | 73 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 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 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.
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 V4 ES H105 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| 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?
71
/ 100
Hankook
84
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 47 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 88 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.