Hankook Ventus Evo vs Toyo Proxes Sport 2
The headline is that Hankook's new Ventus Evo behaves like a true “complete package” tire: it combines elite wet grip and consistently shorter braking with strong dry pace, plus unusually strong multi-surface traction results in the SUV-focused test. The Toyo counters with strong aquaplaning reserves (both straight-line and lateral) and respectable dry handling speed, but it gives away meaningful distance in wet braking and-critically for many buyers-its projected wear/value metrics are significantly weaker in the Autobild data.
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 three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Evo | three |
While it might look like the Hankook Ventus Evo is better than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 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 class-leading braking: ~5% shorter dry braking (32.8 m vs 34.6 m) and ~8-9% shorter wet braking across tests (e.g., 42.1 m vs 46.1 m; 27.0 m vs 29.5 m)
- Best-in-comparison wet dynamics: faster wet handling and wet circle results in both multi-discipline tests (e.g., 83.6 vs 81.8 km/h; 14.51 s vs 15.29 s)
- Strong efficiency and ownership case: lower rolling resistance (7.69 vs 8.61 kg/t in Autobild) plus clearly better value metrics (11.01 vs 16.4 price/1000) and much higher projected wear (56,310 vs 38,420 km)
- Broad capability beyond tarmac in the SUV test: notably stronger gravel/grass traction and competitive comfort/noise, supporting its 'all-rounder' positioning
- Aquaplaning specialist in these results: best/near-best straight aquaplaning and strong lateral aquaplaning grip (e.g., 94.9 vs 90.4 km/h; 3.51 vs 3.4 m/s²)
- Competitive dry handling pace in at least one test (104.9 vs 104.4 km/h), with testers noting good comfort
- Generally acceptable dry braking for the segment (though consistently behind Hankook), making it usable for spirited dry-road driving
- Slight edge in noise in one test (71.3 vs 71.8 dB), albeit the gap is small and reverses in the SUV test
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo stopped the vehicle in 5.2% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo scored 13% more points than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo stopped the vehicle in 8.93% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 2.55% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo scored 31.03% more points than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 3.83% faster around a wet circle than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 floated at a 3.08% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Straight Aqua: Toyo Proxes Sport 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 slipped out at a 2.3% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Proxes Sport 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo was 0.79% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>
Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo had 9.22% better traction on gravel than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Gravel Traction: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Gravel Traction winner was calculated >>
Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo had 0.16% better traction in sand than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Sand Traction: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo had 32.58% better traction on grass than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Grass Traction: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Grass Traction winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo scored 8.75% more points than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 measured 0.07% quieter than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Best In Noise: Toyo Proxes Sport 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
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 31.77% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
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 32.87% better value based on price/1000km than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Value: Hankook Ventus Evo
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo had a 6.05% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Evo lost 15.22% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Ventus Evo
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Ventus Evo Driver Reviews
Overall sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus Evo is strongly positive. Most drivers praise its high mechanical grip in dry and especially wet conditions, confident braking, stability, low noise, and good comfort-often comparing it favorably to Michelin PS4, Goodyear Asymmetric, and Bridgestone. A minority mention softer steering feel/feedback and one mid-scoring review reports faster wear on a high-performance Tesla. For most users, it delivers excellent everyday sporty performance at a good price.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 for outstanding dry and wet grip, sharp steering response, and confidence-inspiring, predictable handling even at high speeds. Many note strong value for money versus premium rivals, with several reporting good ride comfort for a sport tire and promising wear. Aquaplaning resistance and braking performance receive consistent compliments. A recurring minor downside is the lack of rim protection.
Based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 92%
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It is simply a better tire in absolutely every single way. I drive like a ****, and these tires just give so much confidence. I can brake stupidly quick in both dry and mildly wet conditions, even through the corners. They hook up so well and are incredibly predictable - they really bite the road and mitigate so much understeer in my 2006 Leon FR.
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Conclusion
The Proxes Sport 2's best argument is aquaplaning resistance: it is consistently better in straight aquaplaning (e.g., 94.9 vs 90.4 km/h) and slightly better in lateral/curved aquaplaning. If your priority is high-speed motorway standing-water stability, that matters. But the Toyo's weaker wet braking and especially its much shorter projected wear in Autobild (38,420 km vs 56,310 km) undermine its overall value and everyday usability. The practical takeaway: unless your driving is heavily biased toward deep-water aquaplaning resistance, the Hankook delivers the more complete performance tire with stronger safety margins and markedly better cost-per-kilometre.
Key Differences
- Overall competitiveness: Ventus Evo finishes 1/9, 1/20, and 2/50 versus Proxes Sport 2 at 6/9, 17/20, and 16/50-Hankook is consistently front-running while Toyo is not
- Wet braking safety margin: Hankook is materially shorter in every shared dataset (e.g., 42.1 m vs 46.1 m; 27.0 m vs 29.5 m), a difference large enough to matter in real emergency stops
- Wet cornering/handling: Hankook is faster on wet handling and wet circle in both tests that measured them (e.g., 83.6 vs 81.8 km/h; 14.51 s vs 15.29 s), suggesting higher usable wet grip and control
- Aquaplaning behavior: Toyo consistently leads in straight and curved aquaplaning metrics (e.g., 94.9 vs 90.4 km/h straight), indicating better standing-water reserves at speed
- Longevity and value: Autobild projects Hankook at 56,310 km vs Toyo at 38,420 km, and Hankook's value score is far better (11.01 vs 16.4 price/1000), making Toyo notably more expensive per kilometre
- Efficiency: Hankook shows lower rolling resistance (7.69 vs 8.61 kg/t), implying a small but meaningful fuel/energy-consumption advantage over time
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.
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