Hankook Ventus Evo vs Kleber Dynaxer HP5
Across four shared 2026 tests in two key sizes (225/45 R17 and 245/45 R19), the pattern is extremely consistent: the Hankook repeatedly lands near the top of the rankings (including 1st/20 in Autobild), while the Kleber sits mid-pack to lower-pack (as low as 19th/20). The biggest, most repeatable separation is in wet safety margins (braking, handling, aquaplaning), while the Kleber's counterpunch is lower rolling resistance (better fuel/EV efficiency) and a slightly more comfort-oriented feel in some assessments.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Evo | four |
While it might look like the Hankook Ventus Evo is better than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently superior wet braking (up to ~10% shorter: 42.1 m vs 46.7 m; 27.0 m vs 29.9 m) and strong wet handling/wet circle results across multiple tests
- Stronger dry performance and sportier feel (e.g., dry braking 32.8 m vs 34.9 m; higher dry handling speeds and much higher subjective dry ratings)
- Better aquaplaning resistance in both straight and curved measures (typically ~6-7% advantage; e.g., 78.8 vs 73.4 km/h in 225/45 R17 straight aquaplaning)
- Competitive ownership proposition in performance tests (Autobild: higher projected mileage 56,310 km vs 50,240 km and better value metric 11.01 vs 12.54 price/1000)
- Lower rolling resistance/greater efficiency (about 11-13% better in shared tests), supporting lower fuel/energy consumption
- Comfort-leaning, predictable touring behaviour noted by testers; can score slightly better on subjective comfort in the 225/45 R17 datasets (6.9 vs 6.5)
- Even, balanced mid-pack behaviour without major quirks in day-to-day driving (described as safe and predictable)
- Low measured abrasion in Autobild (1122 g vs 1470 g), indicating good material wear efficiency even if projected mileage is lower than Hankook in that dataset
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo stopped the vehicle in 3.81% less distance than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 1.51% faster around a lap than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 2.56% faster around a lap than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during three subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo scored 24.22% more points than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo stopped the vehicle in 7.46% less distance than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 4.24% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 5.02% faster around a wet lap than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo scored 18.39% more points than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo had 7.79% higher lateral wet grip than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo floated at a 4.81% higher speed than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo slipped out at a 6.5% higher speed than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 scored 0.43% more points than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Kleber Dynaxer HP5
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two noise tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo measured 1.14% quieter than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Noise: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one wear tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo is predicted to cover 10.78% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Wear: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo proved to have a 12.2% better value based on price/1000km than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Best In Value: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 had a 12.41% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Kleber Dynaxer HP5
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 lost 23.67% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Abrasion: Kleber Dynaxer HP5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Hankook Ventus Evo and Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
In total the Hankook Ventus Evo has been reviewed 9 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5 has been reviewed 5 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
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Conclusion
Kleber's Dynaxer HP5 makes most sense when your priorities are efficiency and relaxed touring manners rather than chasing outright grip. It repeatedly posts lower rolling resistance (about 11-13% better in the shared tests), and it can feel smooth and predictable with decent comfort scores-however, the consistent gap in wet braking and wet handling means it demands more caution in rain, especially in heavier cars and wider sizes.
Practical takeaway: if you want the tire that behaves more like a “premium-class performer” and you regularly drive briskly or deal with wet motorways, the Hankook is the safer, more capable choice even if it costs you some efficiency. If your driving is calm, you value lower energy use, and you're willing to accept longer wet stopping distances, the Kleber's efficiency-led profile can still be a rational buy.
Key Differences
- Overall competitiveness: Hankook ranks 1st/20 and 3rd/9 & 3rd/13 in shared tests, while Kleber is 7th/9, 7th/13, and 19th/20-Hankook is consistently in the top group
- Wet braking safety margin: Hankook repeatedly stops ~5-10% shorter (e.g., 42.1 m vs 46.7 m; 43.2 m vs 45.5 m; 27.0 m vs 29.9 m), a meaningful real-world gap
- Wet handling and lateral grip: Hankook is faster and more confidence-inspiring (e.g., 70.9 s vs 73.7 s in wet handling; better wet circle), aligning with higher subjective wet scores
- Aquaplaning resistance: Hankook shows a consistent advantage in straight and curved aquaplaning (often ~6-7% better), which matters for motorway standing water
- Efficiency: Kleber consistently wins rolling resistance by ~11-13%, making it the better pick for fuel economy/EV range and lower running energy
- Tire character/mission: Hankook behaves like a performance tire (high subjective dry scores-e.g., 10 vs 5.3 in Autobild), while Kleber prioritizes touring smoothness and efficiency but gives up outright grip-especially in the wet
Overall Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Ventus Evo has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
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