South Korean tire manufacturer Hankook offers tires with plenty of features and makes them good enough to compete with any brand. The Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) isn’t an exception to the above, offering consistent handling, short braking distances, and great acceleration for an average SimpleScore of 8.3. You’ll love the levels of dry and wet handling being offered here and the rides are quiet and comfortable. Find out more about these symmetrical performance tires through the course of this Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) review.

Features and Benefits

Available with a speed rating of T, this tire can be driven at reasonably high speeds. These directional tires have been built to be fitted on sports coupes, sedans, and sports cars and they generate high traction. A Controlled Footprint Shape profile makes use of the strong internal structure, made using twin steel belts with reinforced nylon. During the Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) tire review, we found that while the tire is great at softening the harshness of impact on the roads, it generates a somewhat sluggish steering response. Here’s a detailed look at the tire’s features and benefits:

• Great handling and braking: An optimized tread pattern with a continuous center rib is responsible for short braking distances, consistent handling, and great acceleration. A wide footprint also leads to better handling and acceleration, ensuring an average handling SimpleScore of 8.4.
• Strong all-season traction: Despite being a performance tire, it is capable of delivering traction throughout the year, including traction in light winters. Wide grooves present here remove water from the road contact area to enhance wet traction, ensuring an average traction SimpleScore of 8.4.
• No irregular tread wear: Multiple kerfs on this tire prevent irregular wear, leading to longer tire life. The Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) is good enough for an average longevity SimpleScore of 8.4.
• Better acceleration: Compared to its predecessor, the Ventus V4 ES (H105) offers better acceleration from rest and while emerging from corners.
• Quiet ride: The directional tread design ensures that these tires provide a quiet ride.

Pros and Cons

The sturdy build quality of these tires ensures that they’re perfect for high-performance vehicles. Quick braking is one of the major strengths of the Ventus V4 ES (H105). Although their sleek designs will complement every vehicle, they do much more than just look good. To find out how suitable they will be for your car, go through the following pros and cons:

PROS:

• Consistent wet handling
• Great dry and wet traction
• Short braking distances ensure safety
• Great acceleration
• Silent and comfortable ride

CONS:

• Not the best performer at higher speeds
• No limited manufacturer warranty available
• Winter performance could be better

SimpleTire’s view on Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) tires

It is great to see an affordable performance tire that can display great handling and traction throughout the year, unlike traditional UHP tires that perform only in the summers. The directional design features a continuous center rib with stable shoulder blocks for enhancing dry traction. The availability of sipes that increase biting edges to generate handling in light snow without sacrificing wet or dry handling prowess is responsible for a high Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) rating.

Vehicles the Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) is an OEM tire for

A small vehicle like the Smart ForTwo is most convenient for using Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) as an OEM tire. Since the Smart vehicle already looks great with plenty of cosmetic features, the tire enhances its appearance further.

Vehicles the Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) is a good replacement tire for

Hankook tires have been known to provide tremendous value for money and the Ventus V4 ES (H105) is no exception. It gives confidence to drivers who like to push their vehicles hard throughout the year. Here is a look at the vehicles on which it can be fitted as a replacement tire:

• Volkswagen Jetta
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class
• Mazda MX-5 Miata