The Ventus V2 concept2 (H457) is Hankook's High Performance All-Season tire developed for the drivers of mid-level sports cars, sports coupes and performance sedans looking for dynamic styling and all-season performance. Designed to combine a cutting-edge appearance with responsive performance, the Ventus V2 concept2 delivers all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in light snow.
Ventus V2 concept2 tires feature a high-grip, silica-enhanced tread compound to combine all-season traction with lower rolling resistance that promotes vehicle fuel economy. This compound is molded into a directional tread design featuring a continuous center rib flanked by interlocking intermediate blocks and notched shoulders to increase steering response and braking performance. Four wide circumferential grooves and a V-shaped tread pattern help drain water from under the contact patch to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction while shoulder block notches, 3D intermediate tread blocks and engineered sipes increase the number of biting edges to promote foul-weather traction.
The tire's internal structure features two wide steel belts reinforced by spirally wrapped, high-density nylon to aid in maintaining footprint contact pressure to enhance overall cornering and handling performance. High-hardness bead fillers in the sidewalls promote handling and steering response.
El neumático Ventus V2 concept2 (H457) de Hankook pertenece a la categoría: Alto Rendimiento Para Toda Estación y fue desarrollado para conductores que buscan un estilo dinámico y mejor rendimiento durante todas las estaciones del año, de sus autos deportivos de mediano nivel, cupé deportivo y sedán de rendimiento. El Ventus V2 concept2 fue diseñado para combinar una apariencia moderna con un rendimiento responsivo, que ofrece tracción durante todas las temporadas del año sobre superficies secas, mojadas y en condiciones invernales con presencia de poca nieve.
Los neumáticos Ventus V2 concept2 poseen un compuesto de caucho con sílice mejorado de gran agarre, para combinar tracción durante todas las temporadas del año, con una resistencia a rodar baja, que promueven un mejor consumo de combustible. Este compuesto, es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con diseño direccional, que posee un segmento central continuo, flanqueado por bloques intermedios interconectados y hombros cóncavos, para mejorar la respuesta al girar el volante y el desempeño al frenar. Cuatro canales circunferenciales anchos y un patrón tipo V de la banda de rodadura, ayudan a drenar el agua por debajo del área de contacto, permitiendo mayor resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning) y mayor tracción sobre mojado. Bloques o tacos en los hombros, bloques intermedios 3D y pequeñas ranuras sobre los bloques, aumentan la cantidad de bordes adherentes, que mejoran la tracción durante mal tiempo.
La estructura interna posee dos correas anchas de acero, reforzadas con nailon de alta densidad envuelto en espiral, para ayudar a mantener la presión de la huella de contacto, y así, mejorar el desempeño al tomar curvas y la maniobrabilidad. Rellenos rígidos en las paredes proporcionan mejor respuesta al girar el volante y mayor maniobrabilidad.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 01/01/23(1 of 5)
Treadwear:6 Years / 45,000 Miles Half mileage front and rear if different sizes
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Owners report excellent comfort with smooth ride quality and low noise levels, supported by strong scores (7-10). Treadwear receives positive feedback overall, though a small number report faster wear than expected. Winter traction performs well in snow and slush (7-10 range common), with a few noting reduced grip on ice. Wet traction shines with consistent 8-10 ratings for hydroplaning resistance and confident handling in rain. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, earning near-perfect scores (9-10) for responsive steering and stable cornering. As a Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire, it delivers balanced year-round performance, with most drivers praising its capability across typical driving conditions.
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270 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
240 positive
30 negative
Most customers rate wet traction highly, with scores between 8-10, highlighting confident wet grip and reliable hydroplaning resistance. Some lower scores suggest occasional variability in extreme conditions.
August 29, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...Does very well in hard rains as well
Only about 2500 miles but so far so good. Very happy with ride,steering and noise.Does very well in hard rains as well
Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CHARLOTTE, NC Driving Style: Average
...I bough them due to their reported good wet/snow traction and they did not disappoint. Braking is also positively affected...
These replaced the stock Yokohomas that came with our SUV, a Mazda CX-9. They handle much better than the stock tires and generate less road noise. I bough them due to their reported good wet/snow traction and they did not disappoint. Braking is also positively affected. I didn't measure thread depth but after driving over 12k on them, they still look like a new tire. All in all, if you are looking for a good set of tires for an SUV in a region where wet/snow traction matters, I'd recommend these, particularly at this price point.
Vehicle: 2018 Mazda CX-9 FWD Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PLAINSBORO, NJ Driving Style: Spirited
Love these tires, have them for about 1400 miles and the difference between these and my Toyo Cross Country is night and day, traction, wet road handling, and quietness just stood out from what I'm used to having to deal with...
Love these tires, have them for about 1400 miles and the difference between these and my Toyo Cross Country is night and day, traction, wet road handling, and quietness just stood out from what I'm used to having to deal with. Tires are great !!! and I would definitely buy another set of these when the time comes.
Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PRO-4X Miles Driven on Tires: 1,400 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: STILWELL, OK Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate winter traction highly with scores 8-10 for snow and deep snow, showing confident grip in typical conditions. While ice traction has occasional lower ratings, the Crugen HP71 delivers reliable all-season performance for crossover/SUV drivers.
November 16, 2018
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
...There was about 3-4 inches of snow on the roads when I picked the car up from having these tires put on and the tires performed admirably providing predictable and stable performance in the snow...
Just picked up these Kuhmos a couple of days ago. It was kind of a risk since these tires only came out a month ago and there was not really a lot of information on them and I could not find any reviews either. I was trying to decide between these and the Kuhmo HT51's for my Grand Cherokee. I'm glad I went with these. For starters, the performance has been great, there was about 3-4 inches of snow on the roads when I picked the car up from having these tires put on and the tires performed admirably providing predictable and stable performance in the snow. On the highway, they track true and are incredibly quiet. Over small ruts and imperfections in the road, these are noticeably quieter than my Bridgestone Ecopia's which came stock. The cornering seems to be improved as well with more grip through the corners providing more confidence to take on corners with speed. Wet performance is very good as well, I drove into work this morning at high speeds through wet roads with no signs of hydro planing whatsoever. Lastly, I really appreciate the look of these tires, they have a premium look to the exterior of them and definitely appear as an upgrade over the outgoing Ecopias.
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 High Altitude Miles Driven on Tires: 300 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: W HARTFORD, CT Driving Style: Spirited
...I will need to replace them before next winter, but in 3" of dry, slick snow today ( single digit temps 8F) they held the road well at 60 MPH. Treadwear is less than optimal, but I will gladly sacrifice treadwear over the ability to handle snowy Wisconsin winters...
First time buying an "import tire" and am thoroughly impressed by these. I will need to replace them before next winter, but in 3" of dry, slick snow today (single digit temps 8F) they held the road well at 60 MPH. Treadwear is less than optimal, but I will gladly sacrifice treadwear over the ability to handle snowy Wisconsin winters. Far superior to the Goodyear and Michelin tires I've had in the past.
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BIG BEND, WI Driving Style: Average
...We drive everyweekend on the highway to ski areas ..the off roads canbe wet or icy and snow without plowing .These tires handle excellent in these conditions...
These tires are excellent . We drive everyweekend on the highway to ski areas ..the off roads canbe wet or icy and snow without plowing .These tires handle excellent in these conditions On dry can be a bit noisy but fir the value and safety well worth it .I only buy my tires from tire rack great company and warranty is terrific
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive48i Base Model Miles Driven on Tires: 0 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WINTHROP, MA Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate dry traction highly, with scores of 9-10 dominating. The Crugen HP71 delivers consistent grip and responsive handling in dry conditions, aligning well with its all-season touring design for crossover/SUV drivers.
July 23, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
...They stick to dry road like glue...
I spent a lot of time on here researching tires and reading reviews. I was almost going to go with the Perelli Scorpion Verde but the customer reviews were surprisingly bad. What sold me on these Kumhos was the rebate ($200) and the overall good reviews.
I only have a few miles on them so far but I am pleasantly surprised. They stick to dry road like glue. Wet road driving is good. They are very quiet, but I'm not even sure why this is an issue with some people. Don't people listen to music when driving?
I live in New England so I'll update after I've driven them in winter conditions. So far, highly recommend.
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Base Miles Driven on Tires: 250 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: NORTH BRANFORD, CT Driving Style: Average
...During a nice on dry day these tires have enough grip to turn any vehicle into a corner monster...
These tires were put on my car around 40k miles and let me tell you I had the best 2 and half years with these tires. I’ve never got a single flat tire regardless of how many potholes I fell in. I’ve had to get at most 2 patches a tire throughout the years of using them. During a nice dry day these tires have enough grip to turn any vehicle into a corner monster. Rainy days I’ve had no issues with these tires my wheels never spun or slipped even with hard acceleration. I do have a slow vehicle but even with lower grip tires I can get some wheel spin in the rain. During the winter is probably where this tire really shines. I’ve never got stuck with these tires and it’s been flawless every winter. At most I can free myself with a shovel in my trunk if I get into deep snow that’s above 2 foot. Definitely recommend these tires if these fit your vehicle I’ve had better experience with these tires than continental, michelin , goodyear, and Bridgestone. I’ve had all the brand names on my other vehicles but nothing topped Kumho tires. Kumho is also not as pricey as Bridgestone or michilen
Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Compass 4X4 Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway Location: STATEN ISLAND, NY Driving Style: Average
...Good wet/water traction, great dry traction relatively quiet (quieter than previous Michelens)...
These came up in suggestions of the tires. Put them on and noticed they are definitely worth more than paid for them. Good wet/water traction ,great dry traction relatively quiet (quieter than previous Michelens). Look pretty good on our van. I can�t attest to snow as we live in Florida. I am very pleased with these tires so far, I will update this review if anything changes going forward.
Vehicle: 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: LUTZ, FL Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort highly with 9s and 10s, praising smooth ride and low noise levels ideal for Crossover/SUV touring. Occasional lower scores exist but are outweighed by positive feedback.
April 25, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
3.9 out of 5
Reasonable performance with great comfort and sound level...
Reasonable performance with great comfort and sound level. Wearing well
Vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-9 AWD Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MECHANICSBURG, PA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the Crugen HP71's treadwear, with most scoring 9s and 10s for its long-lasting performance in all-season Crossover/SUV use. While a few lower ratings exist, high scores highlight consistent durability and reliable mileage across varied driving conditions.
December 10, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
I put 4,000 miles on these tires and they are great... and the thread wear is amazing... after 4000 miles the thread is full of life...
I heard some bad things about the traction and noise level of these tires but they are wrong. I put 4,000 miles on these tires and they are great. No traction issues at all. I live in Boston, MA and been using them during December snow. I am impressed for the price on these. and the thread wear is amazing. I went to Syracuse and back, then to the Bronx and back. after 4000 miles the thread is full of life and they are quiet. Worth the money
Vehicle: 2019 GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 4,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WATERTOWN, MA Driving Style: Average
Tires wear well and are very quiet, which was important to me...
Tires wear well and are very quiet, which was important to me. Tire Rack's ability to shave single replacement tire to match those on car saved me a huge amount of money. Local repair garage wanted to sell me four new tires to replace one with unrepairable puncture. Tires had about 3/4 tread still remaining.
Vehicle: 2016 Kia Sorento AWD SX-Limited V6 Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: MARBLEHEAD, MA Driving Style: Easy Going
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