The Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 is a summer performance tire whose owners generally favor its dry grip, quietness and comfort. Recurring wet-grip complaints and sidewall flex during harder cornering limit its appeal for more demanding driving.
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Owners say61%from 13 owner reviews25% would buy againRead the reviews
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What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457?
Across 13 owner ratings the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 averages 61%. Owners rate Wear highest at 7.5 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.6. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 25% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 12 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 7.5 out of 10 for wear across 12 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 again?
25% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 17% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457's dry grip?
Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457, 8 mention dry grip: 6 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "They're pretty good in dry conditions for cheap tires". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457's wet grip?
Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457, 8 mention wet grip: 1 praise it (confident wet grip) and 7 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "they are terrible in the wet". Read those reviews
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The Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 draws generally favorable comments for dry grip, low road noise and comfort, but wet grip is criticised in seven of 13 reviews. Several accounts describe sliding or wheelspin in rain, and three criticise wet cornering. Soft sidewalls are another reservation in three reviews, particularly under harder cornering, despite the comfort praised elsewhere. Later-life wear reports are mixed: one owner was satisfied after nearly 50,000 km, while another wanted better tread life. The 13 reviews come from 12 owners, with one repeat contributor remaining positive; that single experience does not establish how the tire generally changes with use.
What owners mention most counted across 13 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 13 ratings
Owner score61%
Wear75%
Comfort70%
Dry Grip68%
Handling68%
Road Feedback58%
Wet Grip46%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 53%
“They're pretty good in dry conditions for cheap tires but terrible on wet roads. If the road is any wetter than slightly damp my Mazda mx5 wants to slide all over going above 45mph which is not great in south Florida.”
“Tire is pretty cheap and decent grip on the dry, but when its wet, the car will slide all over the road so I have to drive extra gingerly in the wet. Its fun if I want to power slide in the wet due to the car good...”
“These tires were surprisingly good in the dry, offering good feedback and reassuring grip levels even when pushing it a bit. They are let down a bit in the wet however, Though they are quite predictable even during wet...”
These are terrible. I still had 7/32 inch after almost 20k miles, but switched them out as my daughter drives this car and they are terrible in the wet.
Only driven 4500 miles on them on my 2002 Lexus SC430 and never in snow. It's a heavy car with a 102 in wheel base. With proper inflation these tires prov8de a sure footed, comfortable and quiet ride. I can't say alot about treadware but they seem to be holding as well as expected.
Initial Impressions81% 45,000 miles
After much thought and research, through customer feedback, advertisements and testing reviews I chose these tires for their decent ratings, price and size. My car, Lexus SC 430, comes with 245/40-18 tires wearing low profile tires which I didn't find a comfortable combo, especially for a Lexus GT. I decided to purchase a set of used LS430 wheels which share all the specs of the 18s, offset and hub size. The Hankook 235/50-17 Ventus V2 Concept, (26.1 in. dia.) gave me .7 inch more sidewall height, close to the same tread width and only .4-inch larger diameter. Hankook has several 235/50-17s with 26.1-inch diameter which is .2 inches smaller than most 235/50-17 tires, usually 26.3 This combo gave me a smoother, more comfortable, by at least 60%-70%, and quieter ride. I always keep my tire pressure to near spec. 34psi front, 31psi rear and they perform great dry, good wet and good cornering. I don't drive in snow so no comment there. I feel they are much a better wheel and tire than OEMs.
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They're pretty good in dry conditions for cheap tires but terrible on wet roads. If the road is any wetter than slightly damp my Mazda mx5 wants to slide all over going above 45mph which is not great in south Florida.
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Start with the good. They are quiet, comfortable i.e. soft sidewall tires. They seem to be wearing well although only had them for 2k miles. They're cheap. Probably the cheapest name brand tire I could find in my size. They handle ok in the dry for acceleration & braking. Cornering grip is ok as well. Trying to keep this in perspective as my daily has 200TW RS4 tires.
Rolling resistance is decent but not great. My Scion is averaging 27mpg mixed highway/city. Would expect something in the 30's without hypermiling.
Now the bad. Wet weather traction is terrible. Could be wet or standing water. Car will spin on acceleration even in 2nd & 3rd great & this is in a car with about 80hp. Cornering in the wet is terrible. You have to drive like a granny not to slide. Braking in the wet is the only area oddly enough where it's ok.
Decent grip dry. Not quite as good in wet. Eh in snow. Good bang for your buck. Tread life could have been better but wasn’t terrible. Sidewalls have noticeable flex. Noisy on grooved pavement. Good for light spirited driving.
Tire is pretty cheap and decent grip on the dry, but when its wet, the car will slide all over the road so I have to drive extra gingerly in the wet. Its fun if I want to power slide in the wet due to the car good handling and rear wheel drive, but can give you a fright if you were not expecting that to happen. Starting off the lights on the slope can be troublesome due to lack of grip and the wheel will spin easily. I have Pilot Sport and Good Year Assurance Triple Max on the other car now which is much better tires than this.
Fitted used one for my 307 hatchback, this tires is miles improvement compared to previous one GT Radial Champiro BXT Pro, super quiet in highway and good handling both wet and dry. Not sure if i want to buy again since other brands such Continental or Michelin might offer better overall performance
These tires were surprisingly good in the dry, offering good feedback and reassuring grip levels even when pushing it a bit.
They are let down a bit in the wet however, Though they are quite predictable even during wet driving.
For daily driving, they're pretty smooth and road noise isnt too bad. I was satisfied with their lifespan as well, doing nearly 50,000km and still a few millimeters of tread left.
They are a quite well priced tire if you want Something with a bit more performance and feedback but dont want or cannot afford to go the whole hog on RE003s/PS3s etc.
Bought these tires on a budget as they cost 40% cheaper than the Continental Sports Contact 5 I had previously, that wore out in just 25,000kms. The new V2 Concept 2 had similar grip levels in acceleration and cornering, excellent turn in, slightly soft sidewalls during hard cornering, but is quiet, comfortable and have lower rolling resistance. The only drawbacks are that it doesn't brake as well in the dry and wet as the CSC5, needing a longer distance to come to a complete stop. On the bright side, the treadwear rating is almost double at 500 compared to 280 of the CSC5. It's a great tire for daily driving, especially in the city where there maybe rough or uneven roads, as it dampens the impact and road noise. I haven't pushed it to the limits yet, as I'm still letting the tires run in, but the CSC5 could take up to 145kph at a bend before losing grip on my 168bhp APR stage 1 Golf MK7. I've only gone up to 100kph on the Hankooks in a bend and 160kph on straights. So far no regrets and I'm confident of its handling at high speeds. Will continue to monitor and give a mid life review in future.
