Hankook Ventus ST review
The Hankook Ventus ST is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in both longevity and road noise. While the vast majority of users report excellent dry and wet traction on heavy SUVs and performance trucks, a small minority of users experienced issues with wet-weather handling and road noise as the tread wears down.
Owners rate it 15.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
86.9%By road tests
71.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 46 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Hankook Ventus ST is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that frequently outperforms more expensive premium brands in both longevity and road noise. While the vast majority of users report excellent dry and wet traction on heavy SUVs and performance trucks, a small minority of users experienced issues with wet-weather handling and road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability compared to premium competitors
- Low road noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong dry and wet traction for heavy, high-torque vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition
- Consistent performance across a wide range of SUV and truck applications
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Potential for reduced wet-weather feedback or 'skating' in heavy standing water
- Inconsistent availability across different retail markets
- Some reports of hard ride quality if tire pressure is not properly managed
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque, heavy SUVs (e.g., Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover) consistently report superior longevity compared to Pirelli or Continental alternatives.
- Owners of high-performance trucks (e.g., F-150, Dodge Charger) note improved stability and reduced rear-end spin compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Drivers running 22-inch low-profile configurations report surprisingly good comfort levels despite the reduced sidewall.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18
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| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Price | 6th of 8 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Grass Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Mud Traction | 2nd of 8 |