Hankook is a company that has been working on brand awareness for many years. Their work is best known to football fans as Hankook sponsors one of the most recognizable football clubs in the world – Real Madrid.
Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo is a 2-year high-speed mid-range tire with a directional tread pattern for high-speed passenger cars. In the production of tires, special technologies were used that ensure good performance regardless of weather and road conditions.
The company promises improved dry and wet grip, good handling, low rolling resistance, and good fuel efficiency. All this was achieved, among other things, thanks to the tread, which contains a high content of silicon dioxide and styrene polymer.
The manufacturer also claims that the tire’s performance on wet surfaces is even better than on dry ones. But is it really so?
Pros
- Excellent performance despite the weather conditions.
- Quiet work.
Cons
- Treadlife.
General opinion
Hankook Ventus tires use a variety of technologies to ensure our safety and comfort while traveling. Many high-end car owners choose this brand as the first “shoe” for their cars.
The directional tread has four longitudinal grooves and deep slots that drain water from the contact patch. All of this has been designed to improve wet grip. The grooves are very wide and deep, thanks to which they not only drain water but also have a cooling function.
Inside the center grooves, are wear indicators and longitudinal ridges. They are designed to form laminar flows of water and air.
Inside the tire are two nylon-wrapped steel belts.
Tires are sold in sizes from 16 to 21 inches and you will find W and Y speeds.
Driving on dry and wet roads
The next thing that pleases these tires is excellent grip in all weather conditions. Excellent traction is observed both on quick starts and on emergency braking. You will also be happy with the braking distance.
Driving is absolutely satisfactory: despite the soft sidewall, the tire really does not lose grip even in fast corners.
Repeated tests have also confirmed that the tires perform well even on wet surfaces, and the stability practically does not change from the presence of moisture on the asphalt. The tires are excellent at resisting aquaplaning.
The disadvantage of tires is that they pick up pebbles easily. It’s hard to call this a real disadvantage, but it was necessary to mention it.
Driving pleasure
The first thing that catches your eye, or rather your ears, is quiet performance across the entire speed range. Even open windows will not interfere with comfortable driving. This is achieved thanks to the insanely soft and flexible rubber.
In keeping with the brand’s motto “Driving Emotion”, Hankook delivers safety and comfort with cutting-edge technology so that every driver can focus on driving pleasure. Offering a high level of control and an affordable price tag, Hankook Ventus tires are often the choice of drivers looking for the best quality at a reasonable price. This allowed the Korean brand to become one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world.
Prices for the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120 range from $ 102 and up. You also get a 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship with your purchase, including a free replacement for the first year or the first 2/32 inches of wear.
Customer Reviews
Hankook tires are considered to be of excellent quality, and users note that the price of the tires has remained at the same level for a long time. The most common comment from users is that the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120 is a premium tire but at a budget price.
Tire Sizes
15″
195/50R15
195/55R15
205/50ZR15
16″
205/45ZR16
205/45ZR16
205/55ZR16
215/40ZR16
225/50ZR16
17″
195/45ZR17
205/40ZR17
205/45ZR17
205/45ZR17
205/50ZR17
215/40ZR17
215/45ZR17
215/50ZR17
225/35ZR17
225/45ZR17
225/50ZR17
235/40ZR17
235/45ZR17
235/45ZR17
245/35ZR17
245/40ZR17
245/40ZR17
245/45ZR17
245/45ZR17
255/40ZR17
18″
205/35ZR18
215/35ZR18
215/40ZR18
215/40ZR18
215/45ZR18
225/35ZR18
225/40ZR18
225/45ZR18
225/45ZR18
235/40ZR18
235/40ZR18
235/45ZR18
235/50ZR18
235/50ZR18
245/35ZR18
245/40ZR18
245/45ZR18
255/35ZR18
255/40ZR18
255/45ZR18
265/35ZR18
265/40ZR18
275/35ZR18
275/40ZR18
285/35ZR18
19″
225/35ZR19
225/35ZR19
225/40ZR19
225/45ZR19
235/35ZR19
245/35ZR19
245/40ZR19
245/45ZR19
255/30ZR19
255/30ZR19
255/35ZR19
255/40ZR19
255/45ZR19
265/30ZR19
265/35ZR19
275/30ZR19
275/35ZR19
275/40ZR19
285/30ZR19
285/35ZR19
295/30ZR19
305/30ZR19
325/30ZR19
20″
245/35ZR20
245/40ZR20
245/45ZR20
255/30ZR20
255/35ZR20
255/45ZR20
275/30ZR20
275/35ZR20
285/30ZR20
21″
245/35ZR21
275/30ZR21