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Hankook Ventus Prime2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

12

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

12th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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 tyre 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.

Performance Strengths
  • Braking Performance (especially wet/dry combined shootouts) Strong
    • 2/50 in 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout (braking-focused)
    • 4/10 in 2014 Auto Express (nine-test program with strong braking influence)
  • Overall Competitiveness in 205/55 R16 Touring Segment Moderate
    • 3/16 in 2014 Auto Review 205/55 R16
    • 6/15 in 2015 Test World 205/55 R16
    • 6/11 in 2014 AMS 205/55 R16
  • Awards/Top Results Potential Moderate
    • 1/9 in 2012 Autoreview Touring Tyre Test (test winner)
    • Podium/top-3 finish in 2014 Auto Review
Performance Weaknesses
  • Consistency Across Comprehensive German Multi-Metric Tests Strong
    • 12/15 in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test
    • 10/12 in 2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
    • 8/19 in 2015 ADAC/Stiftung Warentest 205/55 R16
  • Handling/Balance Under Broad Criteria Moderate
    • 8/16 in 2014 Test World (broad wet/dry handling focus)
    • 8/13 in 2013 Test World (wet traction focus)
  • Performance in Larger 17-inch Category Moderate
    • 12/15 in 2014 Auto Bild 225/50 R17 Top 15 test
    • 2/50 in 225/50 R17 shootout did not translate to full-test ranking
Performance Over Time

Test History

6
of 15
2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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...
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8
of 19
2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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4
of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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 w...
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3
of 16
2014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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 w...
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6
of 11
2014 AMS Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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8
of 16
2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Hankook resist aquaplaning and have excellent grip on wet surfaces - albeit somewhat worse than the leaders of the test. At the limit the tyre does not behave as predictably as we would like, a...
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12
of 15
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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2
of 50
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout

2014
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact

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8
of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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...
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10
of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Strong braking, but the handling and stability of the tyre suffers
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of 9
2012 Autoreview Touring Tyre Test

2012

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of 15
2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 2

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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