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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR — 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 evo K110

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
125 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
76
Snow
80
Comfort
79
Noise
80
Treadwear
74
Handling
78

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Pirelli Scorpion ATR tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
29 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
81
Snow
67
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 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) Scorpion ATR leads by 6
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
84
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 84 90
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 5
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
76
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 75 81
SimpleTire owners – 60

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus V12 evo K110 leads by 13
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
80
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners – 67
SimpleTire owners – 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 7
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
79
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 68
Tyre Reviews owners 79 86
SimpleTire owners – 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
80
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
–
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
SimpleTire owners – 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 7
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
74
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 74 81
SimpleTire owners – 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 2
A — Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
78
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
Why this score
SourceVentus V12 evo K110Scorpion ATR
Tyre Reviews owners 78 80

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus V12 evo K110Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Relative Score 78 81
Dry 84 90
Wet 76 81
Snow 80 67
Comfort 79 86
Noise 80 –
Treadwear 74 81
Handling 78 80

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

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.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion ATR

The Pirelli Scorpion A/TR is widely regarded as a premium, highly capable all-terrain tire that excels in on-road comfort and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its quiet highway manners and versatility across mixed surfaces, some report inconsistent tread life and diminished performance in deep snow or as the tire nears the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Exceptional on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to hydroplaning
  • Versatile performance across mixed surfaces including mud, gravel, and sand
  • Generally high durability and long tread life for many users

Cons

  • Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
  • Reported difficulties with initial balancing and vibration issues
  • Performance and grip levels drop significantly as tread wears down
  • Premium price point compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Navara) report high satisfaction with the balance of on-road manners and off-road capability.
  • Some owners of full-size trucks (e.g., Ford F-150) noted premature wear or structural issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter or mid-sized SUVs.
  • Performance in winter conditions is highly dependent on the vehicle type, with some users finding them inadequate for severe alpine environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—9
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—440 A B
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 scores 80 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 86 vs 79 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 81 vs 74 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 90 vs 84 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR

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.