Hankook Ventus Prime2

The Hankook Ventus Prime2 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 61 tire reviews averaging 70% over 873,624 miles driven, and 12 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 79%
Wet Grip 73%
Road Feedback 72%
Handling 71%
Wear 67%
Comfort 72%
Buy again 58%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size15 - 19"
Width195 - 255mm
Profile40 - 70
Rolling ResistanceB - E
Wet GripA - D
Noise (dB)67 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Ventus Prime2 is ranked 89th of 238 Summer Touring tires.

This tire has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.

Tests Included

12

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

12th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2015 Test World Summer Tire Test
6th of 15 tires
  • Short braking distance on wet surfaces. Stable handling
  • High rolling resistance
  • The Hankook Ventus Prime2 brakes effectively and maintains good grip when cornering on wet surfaces. Predictable behaviour during emergency manoeuvres in the dry. With noise and comfort there are no problems, but they have a high rolling resistance.
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2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16
8th of 19 tires
  • Good in the dry
  • A little weak in the wet, slightly high fuel consumption
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2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
4th of 10 tires
  • 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
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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
215/70R16 100 HCC67
205/55R16 91 HDB71
205/55R16 91 HCC71
205/55R16 91 VCC71
205/55R16 94 H XLBB69
215/70R16 100 HBC71
205/55R16 91 WCC69
205/55R16 91 VBB70
205/55R16 91 WCC69
17 inch
215/55R17 94 WCB68
235/65R17 104 HCB70
215/55R17 94 WCB68
225/60R17 99 HCB71
225/45R17 91 WDC71
215/45R17 87 HCC69
215/55R17 94 VCA69
215/55R17 94 VCA69
215/55R17 94 VCC71
225/45R17 91 VDA70
205/50R17 93 W XLBB69
225/45R17 91 VCD70
225/45R17 91 VDC71
205/50R17 93 W XLBB69
215/45R17 87 HCD70
18 inch
245/45R18 96 VCC69
225/40R18 88 VDA70
225/40R18 88 VDC70
235/60R18 103 HCB71
235/60R18 103 VCB71
245/45R18 96 WDB71
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus Prime2

2016-04-15 - Please could you give me rough estimate on how many miles I should be fit to get out of front tires on 2016 Hyundai tuscon 2016 ? , best regards

Tire mileage is extremely variable based on driving style, conditions and load. Looking at the reviews, if you have an average driving style, the Hankook Prime 2 should see around 20,000 miles on the front.

2017-12-14 - Is this type of tire how much does it take the cold weather? I use it now in winter. But here is no snow only rainy weather. Should I change to all-season or winter tires or it will be okay?

As the temperature drops the rubber compound will harden and offer less grip, however if you're confident you won't need to use the car in snow and ice, the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 will be suitable for cold wet and dry motoring.

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Top 3 Hankook Ventus Prime2 Reviews

Given 31% while driving a Hyundai Tucson (225/60 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
CAN NOT WAIT FOR THESE TYRES TO WEAR OUT THIS IS THE THIRD HYUNDAI I HAVE HAD ALL WITH HANKOOK TYRES ON MUST BE OWNED BY HYUNDAI HAS THEY ARE THE WORST TYRES I HAVE EVER HAD
Helpful 265 - tire reviewed on December 11, 2017
Given 81% while driving a Mazda 6 GH 2.5 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Excellently tires for the daily driver and by far the quietest I've ever had on my car. Great handling and braking performance in the dry and the wet. I found these tires did not give great road feedback at standard pressure, likely due to the soft sidewalls but the trade-off was a very comfortable ride. Otherwise felt okay with higher pressures.
The only downside was the sides of the tires wore out fairly quickly due to the curved profile of the tread and they had to be replaced even though there was plenty of rubber left in the centers. Alignment was fine - got a wheel alignment done when the new replacement tires went on and there was no adjustment needed according to the report!
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on November 3, 2023
Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 12,000 easy going miles
With tire's that have only done 12000mls on my wife's eco sport fitted on her new car when delivered, the service plan has just failed them at MOT . The reason given was tread to side wall crazing on all tire's. Shorley they should last longer than this. Any idears ?
Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on May 5, 2020
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Latest Hankook Ventus Prime2 Reviews

Given 66% while driving a Volvo V70 2.4 (205/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 30,000 easy going miles
Average on pretty much everything. Wet grip, feedback, wear.

Driveable but did not really like them
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on November 13, 2023
Given 35% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7 TDI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 22,000 easy going miles
According to Hankook website these tires are usable for around 50000 miles and 7 to 8 years old. Unfortunately these tires were fitted as orriginal equipment to my golf reg oct 2017. Tires manufacture end August 2017. At 4 years old 22000 miles mot failed because perished. Sent rear tire back to Hankook under complaint as less than 50% worn. Their technical dep t rejected claim as it was over 4 years old and they therefore rejected claim. WARNING IF YOU DRIVE A LOW MILEAGE CAR BE VERY WARY ABOUT ABOUT FITTING Hangkook tires . High mileage cars are ok as they will be worn out before any fault shows.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on March 27, 2022
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Given 64% while driving a Hyundai Veloster Turbo 1.6 TGDi (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 20,000 spirited miles
Was surprised they wore out as quick as they did.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on September 20, 2021
Given 61% while driving a Skoda (235/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 75,000 easy going miles
Not impressed. These tires were factory fitted and now have done 7500 miles from new on urban roads. No heavy braking or harsh acceleration.Always maintain correct recommended tire pressures.I took it for a service and first MOT test to the Skoda dealer where I purchased it new.They sent me a video report and pointed out serious crazing and cracks on tire walls and between tread wear bars.There was plenty of tread left (5mm) as one would expect from a 3 year old tire that has only run 7500 miles.I was asked if I wished to have them exchanged at my expense.Apart from my cynical view that the garage may of wanted to make a further sale from me I can assume that the technicians thought this was an abnormal condition and worthy of my attention although they conceded it wasn't an MOT failure but I should keep an eye on them.I will never willingly buy these tires and if I were to buy another top of the range model in future I shall ensure they are not fitted with Hankook tires. One tire damaged in this manner may be excuseable but all four is not!
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on September 15, 2020
Given 71% while driving a Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 37,000 average miles
This was an OEM tire on my car for 4 years. I have expected some other premium brand on my new car for OEM tire but Hankook surprised me in a very positive way. This tire is problem-free in the dry grip. A little bit weak in the wet grip. Especially, when the green light appears on a wet road, tire immediately starts skidding and this confuses the DSG transmission and then DSG shift from 1 to 2 with a deep shake. This phenomenon was very unnoticeable at first 3 years but in last year this made me annoyed. No problem with the wear. Road feedback is decent. Handling is not sporty but fairly enough. However, comfort and noise topic turned me to look into another brand. Since my car is not famous for its sound insulation I went for a super-silent and comfy tire. Finally, this is a budget tire with a surprisingly good performance.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on December 3, 2019
Given 76% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
All around very good tire. Sometimes tends to struggle for grip on smooth asphalt surfaces during wet conditions.
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2019
Given 50% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 1.0 TSI (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Tires spin very easily, especially on a slight incline or in damp conditions. 12000 miles on these and have been very disappointed, new purchase is Michelin Primacy 4 and already enjoy the experience much more.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on November 10, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
After 16.000 km low wear.Very good handling both dry and wet roads.The only negative is noise and consumption (maybe from high resistance).Next tire will be ventus prime 3.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on November 6, 2019
Given 93% while driving a BMW 520d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Great tires

In the mountains on dry in the summer i coudnt make them to loose grip at all. Amazing grip on dri and wet. I have th RUNFLAT ones wich i think it counts on curves.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2018
Given 67% while driving a Hyundai Tucson (225/60 R17 R) on mostly town for 12,000 easy going miles
In many respects I cannot fault these tires, they were factory fitted to the Tuscon. But having completed just 12000 miles I'm appalled that the tread has all but gone and I've been advised to replace the rear (more tread and well within legal limits) as they are PERISHED! Yes, perished - they look like they've been on an old caravan for 30 years. 2 years old and 12ooo miles is unacceptable. No more Hankook for me, back to Michelin.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2018
Given 81% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Bought these years ago to replace two front Michelin Primacy tires. After 15,000 miles daily commuting and lots of roundabouts the tires still have 3mm of tread left. The massive pro for these tires is the A rated wet handling, definitely a rating it lives upto as these tires give bucket loads of grip in the rain. I’ve driven in some appalling wet weather and they have never slid once, no ABS, no ESP lights or anything. The ride is pretty firm and the sidewalls hold up well when pushed. The only con is that Hankooks have shot up in price over time for this size which will probably make me look at alternatives when they’re nearing replacement.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on April 14, 2018
Given 50% while driving a Mazda 6 2.0 D (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Solid tire without any sporty intentions, no shine no big issues, tire for normal straight driving limousins. Can’t compare with previous Sport Contact 5, cause this is touring tire, unlike Conti is UHP. The biggest different is from the road feedback where Conti was top. Tire is comfortable, no special noise. I took Hankook because of the price and comparing quality among similar price level. But, definitely i am driver for UHP and Continental is in my top. Now, for BMW 3 no touring tires.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on December 5, 2017