The Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) is Hankook's Max Performance Summer tire
developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and high
performance sedans who want to express their personality and style.
Designed to deliver impressive traction and handling, Ventus V12 evo2
tires offer comfort and control in warm dry and wet road conditions.
However, like all summer tires, they are not intended to be driven in
near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The Ventus V12
evo2 radial's high-grip silica tread compound features an innovative
functionalized styrene polymer that lowers tire rolling resistance to
enhance vehicle fuel economy without surrendering dry and wet traction.
This compound is molded into a directional tread design featuring notched shoulders and 3D intermediate ribs flanking a continuous center rib to promote dry handling and traction. Circumferential and aqua jet lateral grooves promote efficient water evacuation from the center of
the tire's contact patch to enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet
traction. Grooves in the intermediate blocks feature stealth technology
and a unique wing tip design that reduces noise.
The tire's
internal structure includes two wide steel belts reinforced by two plies
of spirally wrapped jointless nylon. High stiffness bead fillers
sandwich hard rubber between the sidewall's polyester cord casing plies
to improve handling response by resisting distortion at high speeds and
while cornering.
El neumático Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) de Hankook pertenece a la
categoría: Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano y fue desarrollado para
conductores que desean expresar su personalidad y estilo en sus autos
deportivos, cupé deportivos y sedán de alto rendimiento. El Ventus V12
evo2 fue diseñado para obtener una tracción y maniobrabilidad
impresionante, a la vez de, control y confort sobre superficies secas y
mojadas. Sin embargo, como todo neumático de verano, no fue diseñado
para ser utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o
superficies con hielo o nieve.
El neumático radial Ventus V12 evo2
posee un compuesto de caucho con sílice de gran agarre y un innovador
polímero estireno, que reduce la resistencia a rodar de la rueda, y así,
mejora el consumo de combustible, sin reducir tracción sobre carreteras
mojadas o secas. Este compuesto es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento
con diseño direccional, que cuenta con, hombros cóncavos y segmentos
intermedios 3D, al lado de, un segmento central continuo, con la
intención de proporcionar maniobrabilidad y tracción sobre superficies
secas. Ranuras circunferenciales y laterales "aqua jet" ayudan a evacuar
el agua eficientemente, desde el centro del área de contacto del
neumático, y así, aumentar la tracción sobre superficies mojadas y la
resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Ranuras
en los tacos o bloques intermedios utilizan la tecnología "Stealth" y
una punta de ala única para reducir el ruido.
La estructura
interna incluye dos correas de acero anchas, reforzadas con dos correas
de nailon envuelto en espiral y sin juntas. Rellenos rígidos en el área
del talón o alambre de aro, ubicados entre las paredes de la estructura
de cordón de poliéster, mejoran la respuesta cuando se gira el volante,
ya que, resisten la distorsión que aparece a velocidades elevadas al
tomar curvas.
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Tire Rack Test Results Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Max Performance Summer Tires: In Search of What Fits Your Needs (04:44)
Max Performance Summer tires are designed to offer the highest blend of dry/wet traction and handling via the latest in design and technology. Want it all in a tire you can drive and live with on the street? These might be for you.
Today the choices are plentiful and in this test we compare two of the newest. How do they do against the category's top rated?
Customers think the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 delivers excellent dry traction and confident cornering, with many scores in the 9-10 range, making it a standout for summer driving. Wet traction also earns strong praise, with most ratings between 7-10, highlighting reliable grip in rainy conditions. Ride comfort and noise levels are generally rated positively, though a few note slightly firmer feedback typical of performance tires. Treadwear receives mixed feedback-some report impressive longevity with 9-10 scores, while others mention rapid wear, suggesting variability based on driving style or conditions. Overall, it's praised as a capable summer tire for enthusiasts prioritizing dynamic handling.
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375 customers mention "Wet Traction"
323 positive
52 negative
Most customers rate the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2's wet traction between 8-10, highlighting confident grip and reliable hydroplaning resistance. High scores reflect strong performance in wet conditions, as expected from a Max Performance Summer tire.
May 13, 2017
5 out of 5
...recently I got caught in a heavy downpour on the interstate and could barely see the car in front of me when traffic suddenly went from 70mph to a crawl, the tires stuck like glue, no hydroplaning at all...
These tires replaced the firestone fire hawk A/S that came factory that only lasted 22000mls. I only drive the car from spring to fall so I only needed 3 season tires. these tires are amazingly quiet and responsive. recently I got caught in a heavy downpour on the interstate and could barely see the car in front of me when traffic suddenly went from 70mph to a crawl, the tires stuck like glue, no hydroplaning at all. and I have a better ride than I did with the Firestones, had the tires sent to my local Dodge dealer for installation best tire have ever owned. just hope they wear better than the Firestones.
Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI Driving Style: Spirited
...However these stick like glue on the dry, and are pretty darn good on the wet...
I have only had these for 100 miles and only on the back end of the car so I can't really comment on cornering or tread wear. However these stick like glue on the dry, and are pretty darn good on the wet. Can't wait to get the front tires replaced with these.
Vehicle: 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Staggered Performance Tires Miles Driven on Tires: 100 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WICHITA FALLS, TX Driving Style: Spirited
Customers overwhelmingly rate the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2's dry traction as excellent, with most scores between 9-10. High marks highlight confident grip and responsive handling, aligning perfectly with its Max Performance Summer design for spirited dry-road driving.
November 30, 2021
4.3 out of 5
...amazing dry traction, decent ride, great feedback and handling...
Great tires amazing dry traction, decent ride, great feedback and handling. The front tires seem to last forever, on my second rears
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 550i Sedan Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: OAK RIDGE, TN Driving Style: Spirited
...Incredible grip in the dry. Launching out of corners is very impressive...
This is on the scatpack challenger 6spd. Incredible grip in the dry. Launching out of corners is very impressive. I only drive the car 2-3 times per week so the tires still look brand new but after about 750 miles driven and being parked in the garage for most of the week, I have no issues with the tires whatsoever. Also I have driven several times in the rain and some very heavy storms during the summer and no problems.
Vehicle: 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Miles Driven on Tires: 750 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: EVANSTON, IL Driving Style: Average
...Dry grip is great. Lateral Gs in the autocross event were 1.09 left and 1.10 right. These lateral G readings surpass the manufacturers published specs...
Installing my 4th set soon. This last set seemed to wear a little less than previous sets. I attribute this to heating them up at an autocross event when they were brand new. Dry grip is great. Lateral Gs in the autocross event were 1.09 left and 1.10 right. These lateral G readings surpass the manufacturers published specs. I'd say they are the best performer for the price!
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PADUCAH, KY Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort highly with 9s and 10s, highlighting smooth ride quality and low noise levels. Scores between 7-8 indicate solid performance for a summer tire focused on dry and wet traction.
June 18, 2014(Verified Purchase)
3.7 out of 5
...The ride is 100% better than the other tires I've had on this car... The Ventus V12 tires simply cured my ride issues, while still cornering as well as the other mid range tires I've tried...
I installed the V12, evo-2 tires on my 2004 400HP turbocharged S2000. I chose one size larger than stock. Installed 225/45 and 255/40/17's. These tires replaced Sumitomo HTR ZIII's in the stock size, which never worked or rode all that well on my turbo S. I chose these Ventus V12 tires due to the reviews of soft sidewalls and good grip under heavy acceleration, while still maintaining good cornering power. They did not disappoint. The ride is 100% better than the other tires I've had on this car. Remember, the S2000 is quite light, with fairly large tires. Stiff sidewalls result in great steering response and a horrible, jittery ride. The Ventus V12 tires simply cured my ride issues, while still cornering as well as the other mid range tires I've tried. The cornering speeds seem to be exactly as before, with about 63MPH possible on a local cloverleaf. As expected, the steering response is quite a bit more relaxed, due to the soft sidewalls. Using more tire pressure helps increase response while still retaining a great ride. During cornering "at the limit" there is markedly more tire squirm and less reaction to steering inputs, once again, as expected. This is a great thing on the otherwise overly "twitchy" S2000. It makes the car perform much more like a modern performance car and not a go-kart. Please understand, these tires don't convert the S2000 into a mushy handling Honda Accord. They work well, corner well, brake well and ride well. What more could you ask for? I'm very pleased.
Vehicle: 2004 Honda S2000 Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: null, null Driving Style: Spirited
...Best combination of ride quality, performance and value period...
I have had this same tire on high performance street cars for almost 20 years. Best combination of ride quality, performance and value period. I have even used them for HPDE events at Laguna Seca, Sonoma Raceway, Willow Springs and Thunderhill
Vehicle: 2019 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S Miles Driven on Tires: 150 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC Driving Style: Spirited
...It provides pretty good comfort for this type of tire and so far is quiet on the highway...
I can't decide yet on whether I like or don't like this tire. Overall it is a great tire, but some of the areas I feel it's lacking in are some important ones to me. These could just specifically be because of my application. I put between 600-700 miles a week on this tire and here is what I can say about them:
Pros: It is a superb value for the price, which is the primary reason that I bought them. It provides pretty good comfort for this type of tire and so far is quiet on the highway. The tread wear seems to be low on it which is good considering how much I drive. When asking to push it, the tires for the daily grind are good.
Cons: At times I can be a spirited driver and while not on a road course, I have noticed them to be a little soft on the turn-ins. When driving in the rain, I still feel safest and most stable when traveling 5-10 mph under the speed limit in steady rain. With my previous tires (which are from different brand, same category), I felt stable enough to drive at the speed limit. The tire also has a weird coloring or tint to it which I cannot get out, even with tire cleaner and shine.
As I get closer towards the end of the tires' life, I will try and update this review.
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Neon SRT4 Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: NORTH CANTON, OH Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate treadwear highly, with scores of 9s and 10s common. While some note quicker wear, many praise long-lasting performance in summer conditions.
April 30, 2015
3.9 out of 5
...After 10000 miles they show very little wear and perform like new...
Previous tires were Michelin Pilot Sports. These tires perform as well as the Michelins in all ratings except noise. Since I drive a convertible and top up or down it's noisy anyway these tires just give me another indicator to judge my speed. Overall I'm pleased with the tires. After 10000 miles they show very little wear and perform like new.
If noise is a big factor in your tire buying decision, keep looking because I don't think these will be the tires for you.
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EDMONTON, AB Driving Style: Average
One of the most predictable tires I've ever owned. Not only are they extremely sticky in spirited driving, they give amazing feedback before you reach the limits of grip...
One of the most predictable tires I've ever owned. Not only are they extremely sticky in spirited drivig, they give amazing feedback before you reach the limits of grip. Very smooth and forgiving under extreme driving conditions.
Vehicle: 2003 Honda S2000 Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA Driving Style: Spirited
These tires balanced up nicely and have little to no Road Force variation.
These tires replaced identical tires on my Corvette. They are great tires for sunny day driving. I never intentionally drive the car in rain or snow so i can't comment on the tire's capability under those conditions. These tires balanced up nicely and have little to no Road Force variation.
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ALLENTON, MI Driving Style: Spirited
Max Performance Summer Tires: In Search of What Fits Your Needs (04:44)
Max Performance Summer tires are designed to offer the highest blend of dry/wet traction and handling via the latest in design and technology. Want it all in a tire you can drive and live with on the street? These might be for you.
Today the choices are plentiful and in this test we compare two of the newest. How do they do against the category's top rated?
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The Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) is Hankook's Max Performance Summer tire
developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and high
performance sedans who want to express their personality and style.
Designed to deliver impressive traction and handling, Ventus V12 evo2
tires offer comfort and control in warm dry and wet road conditions.
However, like all summer tires, they are not intended to be driven in
near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
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