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 praise the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) for its excellent dry traction, with many ratings in the 9-10 range highlighting sharp handling and confident cornering. Wet traction scores (7-10) show strong performance in intended conditions, though a few note reduced grip in heavy rain. Ride comfort earns consistent praise for smoothness and low noise, with most scores above 8. Treadwear receives mixed feedback, with frequent low scores (0-5) suggesting shorter lifespan than expected for a max performance summer tire. While drivers love its dry-focused capabilities, those prioritizing longevity may want to consider trade-offs.
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420 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
348 positive
72 negative
Most customers rate Wet Traction highly, with scores of 9-10 praising confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While some scores between 0-6 note concerns, the P Zero excels in its intended summer conditions.
January 04, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5
I am very happy with these tires so far; especially in the rain!
I am very happy with these tires so far; especially in the rain!
Vehicle: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe RWD Performance Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA Driving Style: Spirited
...Excellent tire overall; great traction and cornering in wet & dry conditions, also quiet & comfortable on decent pavement...
Tires not purchased via Tire Rack, but OEM on my particular model. Excellent tire overall; great traction and cornering in wet & dry conditions, also quiet & comfortable on decent pavement. Other than its high price (nearly $500), I’d highly recommend it for EV owners looking for a UHP EV-ready tire for ‘spirited’ road, definitely not track, use.
Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: MILWAUKEE, WI Driving Style: Spirited
My first set of Pirelli's and I can testify that the steering is much more sensitive with turn in beingg quicker with these tires over my previous ContiSport Contacts. They are grippy in both the wet and dry too. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Vehicle: 2018 Audi SQ5 Miles Driven on Tires: 200 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SAVANNAH, GA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores predominantly 9s and 10s. Responsive handling and reliable grip in dry conditions align with max performance summer design. A few 7-8s note minor variances, but overall satisfaction is strong.
January 16, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
Great tire, hooks fairly well when launching, grabs hard if you punch it while rolling. Through the corners it's predictable, and holds the road quite well.
Great tire, hooks fairly well when launching, grabs hard if you punch it while rolling. Through the corners it's predictable, and holds the road quite well.
Vehicle: 2023 Dodge Challenger RWD R/T Scat Pack Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: STRASBURG, VA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort with 9s and 10s, praising smooth handling and low noise levels. High scores highlight excellent ride quality, making the P Zero a top choice for refined summer performance.
February 14, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
...The ride tone is great, hardly any noise and I was worried about that...
Pretty happy with these tires, I bought the 275/40 in the front and 315/35 in the rear and I’m way happy with them. The ride tone is great, hardly any noise and I was worried about that. I would recommend and buy again.
Vehicle: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i M Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CLINTON, UT Driving Style: Spirited
Many customers report unacceptable treadwear, with scores between 0-5 indicating rapid wear and disappointed in tread life. Frequent mentions of premature wear and needing replacement early, despite some higher scores (7-10) in dry/wet traction categories.
January 28, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
Not Yet Rated
The treads are not very deep. They only had 500 miles on it when I took my car in for an oil change and the dealer thought that I needed a replacement. They do look pretty worn compared to my Michelins up front that have 20K on them...
The treads are not very deep. They only had 500 miles on it when I took my car in for an oil change and the dealer thought that I needed a replacement. They do look pretty worn compared to my Michelins up front that have 20K on them. Maybe they're made that way to provide a quieter ride, but now I'm a little concerned in wet conditions.
Great price and service from Tire Rack. Nothing but praises there.
Vehicle: 2020 BMW X5 sDrive40i Standard Tire Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: HUMBLE, TX Driving Style: Average
I will admit my potenzas did wear extremely quickly and that is not something I can comment on here because I got rid of these tires after about 3000 miles...
I switched from Bridgestone Potenza to Pirelli PZ4 and right after I put them on, a close friend of mine told me they are the worst tires he’s ever put on his Audi. I dismissed him, but after just a week of driving on them, I have to agree. They have 0 wet traction and a fraction of the dry traction compared to my potenzas. I always had faith in my Quattro/bridgestone combo, but these took all of that confidence away. I will admit my potenzas did wear extremely quickly and that is not something I can comment on here because I got rid of these tires after about 3000 miles. Go buy Bridgestones or pilot sports.
Vehicle: 2015 Audi S5 Coupe Premium Plus Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BRISTOL, VT Driving Style: Spirited
Although these Pirelli PZeros are excellent for grip, they fail tremendously in tread wear. I've gone through a new set of these tires in 2 years, ( 12,000 miles, maybe a bit less) which is unacceptable and I'm 100% sure I won't purchase them again if they're bald in 2 years.
Although these Pirelli PZeros are excellent for grip, they fail tremendously in tread wear. I’ve gone through a new set of these tires in 2 years, (12,000 miles, maybe a bit less) which is unacceptable and I’m 100% sure I won’t purchase them again if they’re bald in 2 years.
Vehicle: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Standard Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CLIFTON, VA 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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