Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus Prime2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th.
2015 Test World Summer Tire Test P6 of 15
The Hankook Ventus Prime2 brakes effectively and maintains good grip when cornering on wet surfaces. Predictable behavior during emergency maneuvers in the dry. With noise and comfort there are no problems, but they have a high rolling resistance.
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Ventus Prime2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Primacy 3
9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind
|
9 | 5 | 4 | - | 56% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind
|
9 | 2 | 7 | - | 22% |
 Continental Premium Contact 5
9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind
|
9 | 2 | 7 | - | 22% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind
|
8 | 6 | 2 | - | 75% |
 Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
|
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Nokian Hakka Blue
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 BFGoodrich gGrip
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Proxes CF2
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Apollo Alnac 4g
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Barum Bravuris 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Prime2 This tire | 12 | 1 | 6th | 59% |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Successor | 29 | 4 | 5th | 59% |
Drawn from 12 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.
Hankook Ventus Prime2 delivers mid-pack to upper-mid performance across summer tests, with occasional standout results but inconsistent placement. It achieved several strong finishes early on, including a win (1/9 in 2012) and a podium (3/16 in 2014 Auto Review), plus an excellent braking-focused result (2/50 in the 2014 Auto Bild shootout). However, it also posted multiple lower-mid outcomes (10/12 in 2013, 12/15 in 2014), pulling the average to 6.4/overall.
Overall, the tire shows competitive braking capability and respectable all-round touring balance in 205/55 R16 sizes, but struggles to maintain top-tier consistency across broader handling and comfort/noise categories, particularly in more demanding multi-metric German tests.
excellent resistance to aquaplaning- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
The Hankook resist aquaplaning- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
finished second and fourth in the aquaplaning tests- 2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2014)
confidently resist aquaplaning- 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
resists aquaplaning- 2013 Test World Summer Tire Test (2013)
maintains good grip when cornering on wet surfaces- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
fastest during wet cornering, well controlled and stable, offered a positive turn in- 2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2014)
good lateral guidance- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
Convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test (2014)
Predictable behavior during emergency maneuvers in the dry- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
on dry pavement - quickly and enjoyably- 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
Convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test (2014)
dry driveability good- 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011)
provide excellent traction on wet roads- 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
have excellent grip on wet surfaces- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
strong grip on dry and wet roads- 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012)
High rolling resistance- 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015)
slightly high fuel consumption- 2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 (2015)
Rolling resistance- 2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2014)
the rolling resistance is too high- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
Slight weakness in wet braking and rolling resistance- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
wet braking- 2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2014)
Slight weakness in wet braking- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
let down by its wet braking- 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011)
At the limit the tire does not behave as predictably as we would like, and the rear wheels can go into a skid- 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014)
Very high wear- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test (2014)
Every tester write-up on the Hankook Ventus Prime2 (11 tests) and 52 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Hankook Ventus Prime2 brakes effectively and maintains good grip when cornering on wet surfaces. Predictable behavior during emergency maneuvers in the dry. With noise and comfort there are no problems, but they have a high rolling resistance.
With a string of top five places, the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 is another strong showing from the Korean company. Beaten only by Pirelli and the Goodyear Dunlop pair, the Prime 2 was fastest during wet cornering, well controlled and stable, offered a positive turn in and finished second and fourth in the aquaplaning tests. Weaknesses? Rolling resistance and wet braking
This year, the Hankook OE approved for much of the Mercedes S-Class, and we can see why! The Hankook Ventus Prime2 provide excellent traction on wet roads and confidently resist aquaplaning. On a wet track the car's behavior is rather darty - somewhat reminiscent of driving on tires Pirelli, but they both allow you to go fast. And on dry pavement - quickly and enjoyably. Reaction to steering clear and accurate even at a speed of 93 mph, and for the comfort of the tires, Hankook has the same evaluations as Pirelli. Nois is the same, and the difference is that the Hankook slightly stiffer respond to small irregularities, but slightly softer for larger bumps. Are you still wondering about the Korean origin tires? Not us. At least for summer tires, Hankook can be put on the premium cars. The winter models are still lagging behind, for now...
The Hankook resist aquaplaning and have excellent grip on wet surfaces - albeit somewhat worse than the leaders of the test. At the limit the tire does not behave as predictably as we would like, and the rear wheels can go into a skid. The same pattern is repeated on dry roads. The noise level is low, but the rolling resistance is too high
The Hankook resists aquaplaning, and they have a decent braking performance on wet surfaces. In wet handling they struggle, especially during braking in a turn. In addition to this Hankook highest rolling resistance in the test and the tire isn't as comfortable as some.
Strong braking, but the handling and stability of the tire suffers
The Hankook Ventus Prime 2 is let down by its wet braking and high rolling resistance. Its aquaplaning resistance is excellent and dry driveability good.
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