Hankook Ventus K104

The Hankook Ventus K104 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Dry Grip 68%
Wet Grip 42%
Road Feedback 50%
Handling 44%
Wear 55%
Comfort 61%
Buy again 42%

Tire review data from 11 tire reviews averaging 52% over 76,040 miles driven.

The Ventus K104 is ranked 169th of 201 Summer High Performance tires.

Sorry, we don't currently have any magazine tire tests for the Hankook Ventus K104

Sorry, we don't currently have any label data for the Hankook Ventus K104

Sorry, we don't currently have any questions and answers for the Hankook Ventus K104. Why not submit a question to our tire experts using the form below!

Ask a question

We will never publish or share your email address

capatha

To verify you're human please type the word you see above in the box below.


Top 3 Hankook Ventus K104 Reviews

Given 57% while driving a MG MGTF (215/40 R16) on mostly town for 500 average miles
Not too bad at all - had these on the front and they spent about a month there while waiting for my new tires.

Responsive and crisp with a good wear rate - not suitable for wet use on anything other than a 4 door saloon though as grip was not good at all.

Previous comment about proper suspension setup is probably about right. The TF rivals and probably just beats the MX5 on handling (I drive both regular) and they both make good use of the performance of a tire rather than just being steering tools.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2012
Given 31% while driving a Mercedes Benz c230k (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Have these on my car..
A pretty cheap tire and OK for the money but nothing to shout about. Ride noise is loud and doesn't suit my Mercedes so I will be changing to a more up market tire next time around.
Grip is decent in the dry but hit and miss in damp conditions.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on November 13, 2009
Given 86% while driving a Mazda MX5 (205/45 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Just read the previous reviews-bah!
These tires are for cars with proper handling Suspension. My car has been set up correctly (with me sitting in it at the time), and these tires have kept me on the road where others would have failed. Dry grip is excellent, cars steps out when asked with no nasty surprises. Take it easy in the wet tho, but you should always take it easy on wet roads!! better when all four wheels are fitted with these boots. Problem today is, every body thinks they know how to drive and then blame the tires when thier 'knowledge' is put to the test. Don't blame the tires-blame the nut behind the wheel!
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on February 2, 2010
Have you driven on the Hankook Ventus K104 tire?

Have YOU got experience with the Hankook Ventus K104? Help millions of other tire buyers

Review your Hankook Ventus K104 >

Latest Hankook Ventus K104 Reviews

Given 50% while driving a BMW 320i (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Only for drift in the wet tarmac. Good at dry but poor in wet.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on March 18, 2013
Given 70% while driving a Honda Accord (225/35 R18) on mostly town for 15,500 average miles
Had these tires fitted to my car for about 25000km (15500 miles) on Australian roads found to be very responsive in dry conditions, wet was not as impressive but safe (with sensible driving). Suited well to my suspension set-up. road noise was definitely apparent but is expected with many low profile tires on the market and was not overwhelming in a modified vehicle. Managed to get considerably large mileage considering giving them a fairly hard time towards the end of their life (although was babied at new). These are good tires which I can recommend to a daily driver and should not be criticised due to lack of knowledge or experience. Would certainly buy again.
cheers, Leo
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on December 3, 2010
What to know the BEST All Season Tires for 2024? Click to find out!
Given 23% while driving a Ford Mondeo (205/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Poor in the dry, and very bad in wet conditions, also wore out in 7000 miles.. Very poor
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on January 2, 2010
Given 47% while driving a Volkswagen Transporter (225/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Not a bad loking tire, rim bead was a little small considering this was a selling point! The biggest criticism is wear.....gone through a set on my light van in less that 9k, very disappointing! Quite positive in the dry but when its wet....better stay at home! Won't be bothering again!
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on November 27, 2008
Given 44% while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 Turbo (235/40 R17 W) on track for 2,000 spirited miles
Very poor wet grip and just average in the dry, look the part but not especially cheap. Struggled big time with these on a wet day at Donington, spent more time sideways than in a straight line, not even that great for drifting as not especially progressive. Not recommended unless all your doing is motorway miles as they do seem hard wearing.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on June 5, 2007
Given 40% while driving a Toyota MK2 MR2 NA (225/45 R16 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
Probably the worst "performance" tire i've ever used, wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on May 26, 2007