\nThe Hankook Ventus evo stood out right from the qualification round of the Auto Bild summer tyre test, where it was one of a 50-strong field. It secured one of the coveted spots among the 20 finalists with the second-best braking distance of 42.1 metres on a wet surface and 32.8 metres on a dry surface from a speed of 100 km\/h.<\/p>\n
In the final, the ultra-high-performance summer tyre confirmed its exceptional performance across the board.<\/p>\n
In the dry, the Ventus evo stood out with the shortest braking distance \u2013 stopping over a metre before the runner-up \u2013 as well as the highest average handling speed of\u00a0 101.5 km\/h. It also recorded the fastest lap time on the aquaplaning circuit and impressed in the wet handling test with the fastest speed of 83.6 km\/h.<\/p>\n
The strong performance is backed up by the best price-to-mileage ratio of all the finalists at just \u20ac11.01 for every 1,000km driven.<\/p>\n
The Auto Bild test jury said it is a tyre for “dynamic driving with excellent wet and dry handling, shortest dry braking distances, very good value for money”.<\/p>\n
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Ventus evo SUV tyre<\/strong> According to the testers: \u201cHankook\u2019s brand-new Ventus evo dominated on wet surfaces, securing top positions both for handling with an average speed of 89.1 km\/h and braking from a speed of 100 km\/h with a strong performance of 50.2 metres.\u201d<\/p>\n Off road, it really shone in the traction test. On gravel, the Ventus evo achieved the highest traction of all the candidates with 11,442 newtons, also taking a comfortable lead on wet grass with 3,729 newtons. On dry surfaces the Ventus evo put in an impressively consistent performance, its short braking distances and low drive-by noise placing it among the top candidates.<\/p>\n The verdict of the Auto Bild test jury was unanimous: \u201cThe best tyre for a modern SUV with all-wheel drive has to be able to do it all. Hankook masters this extremely challenging balancing act most convincingly with the new Ventus evo, making it the deserving winner.\u201d<\/p>\n With an overall score of 1.2 and first place from a field of nine candidates, the Hankook Ventus evo is the best all-wheel SUV summer tyre from the 2026 line-up.<\/p>\n Ventus Prime 4<\/strong> The tyre finished top of the test field with fast lap times, harmonious handling and short braking distances in the wet. This impression is shared by the experienced tyre testers: \u201cThe Ventus Prime 4 impressively confirms Hankook\u2019s reputation for delivering premium performance at a fair price.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the testers, the tyre provides clear steering feedback and gives the driver a gentle, manageable warning as it approaches its limits. When it comes to aquaplaning, the tyre shows no signs of weakness and provides effective safety reserves.<\/p>\n On dry surfaces, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 impresses with reliable handling and excellent rolling comfort, according to the tyre experts.<\/p>\n The sustainability credentials of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are especially impressive: \u201cProduction in the Hungarian plant ensures short transport distances within Europe, resulting in top marks in the logistics assessment. The excellent EU label rating (A for wet handling and noise, B for rolling resistance) reflects the modern construction.\u201d<\/p>\n The AvD jury\u2019s conclusion continues: The Ventus Prime 4 impresses in terms of tyre weight, mileage and low tyre wear, making it a \u201cdurable and cost-efficient choice\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This spring, three independent tyre tests have confirmed the quality of Hankook\u2019s range of summer tyres. In the Auto Bild major summer tyre test (10\/2026 issue dated 5 March), the Ventus evo outperformed 19 other finalists in the popular 245\/45 R19 size, taking overall victory with a score of 1.1 and the rating \u201cExemplary\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":105,"featured_media":41440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63,1],"tags":[789],"class_list":["post-41439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hankook","category-news","tag-hankook"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe Ventus evo competed in the Auto Bild allrad summer tyre test (12\/2026 issue) in the 255\/45 R19 size. This size is particularly relevant for a modern SUV with all-wheel drive, since it is the standard size fitted ex-works on many bestsellers in the compact mid-range segment. In the field of nine candidates from established manufacturers, the Ventus evo demonstrated its qualities both on and off the road.<\/p>\n
\nIn its independent summer tyre test, long-established AvD automobile club together with test specialist Tempotire tested 15 summer tyre models from premium, quality and budget brands in the popular 215\/55 R17 size. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 made a strong impression, especially on wet surfaces, finishing with an overall score of \u201cVery good\u201d.<\/p>\n