Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 K120 225/35 ZR17 86Y XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 K120

225/35 ZR17 86Y XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL

Hankook - Hankook manufactures premium high-performance tyres for a wide range of vehicle categories from cars to trucks as well as for motorsport. Much of the development and production takes place in Europe for the European market, including original equipment for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and VW.

Extreme running through advanced technology

A tire designed for drivers who like to express their own style which delivers outstanding performance in sports driving.

Tire Pattern: Alignment Indicator: Driver can check the status of the vehicle alignment themselves through in / out wear check

Tire Structure

High Grip Silica Compound: Improved dry and wet traction and lower rolling resistance
Wide Steel Belt Layer: Better dry / wet handling
High Density Polyester Carcass:Enhanced sidewall stiffness and durability
High Stiffness Bead Filler: Better steering and handling response
Strong Single Bead Wire: Improved uniformity and tire fitting

EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.

Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

VentusV12evo2K120 tyre review

Average based on 12 test results

Grip in dry conditions

Braking in dry conditions

Grip in wet conditions

Braking in wet conditions

Grip in snow N/A

Driving comfort

Internal noise level

Tyre wear

Fuel consumption

Kilometers driven 513137

23.10.2018 from Brendan
Great predictable tyres, close to the mark on all scores, affordable, dependable grip, good balance of dynamics, compliance and progressive slip when pushed. Because they're NOT asymmetric you can swap them across rims to share out inner shoulder wear and extract a lot more useful mileage. That's a rarity these days, and together with no major weaknesses it makes these tyres a great option.

07.09.2018 from Martin
I changed from ditch finders to these so is a great improvement but these saved my family's life's literally my brakes failed and tyres kept us on the rd when needed apart from that they take the bumps in the rd ok amazing grip in the wet . I can't really comment on wear as it's too early. Recommended

11.10.2015 from Mr Scrivener
A great value tyre that does the job.

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