Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Toyo (75%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 71% of the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the Proxes Sport 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.