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Hankook Weatherflex GT Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2025 to 2026 2 publications

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Hankook Weatherflex GT averages a finish of 4th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 4thAverage finish
  • 36%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Hankook Weatherflex GT

2 tests, 2025 to 2026

The latest test

2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test P4 of 4

The Hankook Weatherflex GT finished fourth with 85 points. The price is the only major draw — every safety-relevant metric (braking, cornering, handling) sits well behind the rest of the group. The tester noted that Hankook tends to iterate quickly on customer feedback, so a future revision may improve.

Strong: Subj. Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Subj. Comfort, Noise Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

Record by discipline

Where the Hankook Weatherflex GT finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P5 of 6 14% -
Dry Handling 2 P4.5 of 6 21% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P3 of 6 43% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P4 of 6 29% -
Wet Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Wet Circle 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Straight Aqua 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Snow Traction 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Snow Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Snow Cornering 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Ice Traction 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2.5 of 6 50% 1
Subj. Noise 1 P1 of 4 100% 1
Noise 2 P5 of 6 14% -
Value
Value 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P6 of 8 29% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Hankook Weatherflex GT has sharply conflicting results in two fitments, with weak dry braking the clearest common limitation. In the 2025 Tyre Reviews test titled The BEST All Weather Tyres for 2026/27, it was third of eight and Highly recommended in 235/45 R18. It led curved aquaplaning and subjective comfort, placed third in wet handling, and drew praise for sharp but calm steering. Dry braking was sixth of eight, 8.7% from best, and both ice disciplines were seventh.

The 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test in 255/45R19 was an unusual reversal: fourth of four overall, last for subjective comfort and handling, with abrupt oversteer reported. Wet braking was last, 24.5% from best, versus fourth of eight and 2.8% behind in the earlier test. Dry braking was last, 14% from best. AutoView did not recommend that fitment on safety grounds. Its best subjective noise rating contrasted with last place for measured noise; the earlier test also placed measured noise sixth of eight. Both tests noted competitive pricing, but their opposing comfort and handling verdicts prevent a general claim of reassuring behaviour across sizes.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning resistance Minor
    Details
    • 1st of 8 in curved aquaplaning and 3rd in straight aquaplaning, 2025 Tyre Reviews The BEST All Weather Tyres for 2026/27
  • Value for money Moderate in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Competitive pricing noted in the 2025 Tyre Reviews test; 2nd of 8 for cost per 1,000 miles based on mileage warranty
    • Cheapest of four in the 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test
  • Road noise Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 6th of 8, 42.16 m and 8.7% from best, 2025 Tyre Reviews test
    • 4th of 4, 41.98 m and 14% from best, 2026 AutoView test
    • The Weatherflex GT recorded the longest dry and wet braking distances, the lowest cornering speed and the lowest subjective handling score - 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test (2026)
  • Ice grip Minor
    Details
    • 7th of 8 for ice braking and ice traction, 6.4% and 16.8% from best respectively, 2025 Tyre Reviews test
  • Wet braking Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 4th of 4, 33.91 m and 24.5% from best, 2026 AutoView test
    • Unusually poor relative to 4th of 8, 32.85 m and 2.8% from best, 2025 Tyre Reviews test
    • The Weatherflex GT recorded the longest dry and wet braking distances, the lowest cornering speed and the lowest subjective handling score - 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test (2026)
  • Behaviour at the limit Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Abrupt oversteer with little warning reported in the 2026 AutoView test, contrary to the neutral, calm balance praised in the 2025 Tyre Reviews test
  • Dry handling Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P4 of 4 Beat 0% of the field

2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test

AutoView 255/45R19

The Hankook Weatherflex GT finished fourth with 85 points. The price is the only major draw — every safety-relevant metric (braking, cornering, handling) sits well behind the rest of the group. The tester noted that Hankook tends to iterate quickly on customer feedback, so a future revision may improve.

StrongSubj. Noise WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSubj. ComfortNoise WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

2025 1 test
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

The BEST All Weather Tyres for 2026/27

Tyre Reviews 235/45 R18 Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.

The Hankook Weatherflex GT finished an impressive third, and it was a tyre I had never tested before. It was third in wet handling, the best in curved aquaplaning and good in the snow, and it was genuinely nice to drive, with sharp but calm steering, a neutral balance and the best comfort in the test. It is weaker on ice and in dry braking, but it is competitively priced and well worth considering.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortValue WeakIce BrakingIce Traction WinnerContinental SecureContact AW

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