Hankook Ventus AS RH07 Tire Review & Rating

Engineered to provide all-season traction and handling, the Ventus AS RH07 from Hankook is built as a replacement for original equipment tires. Designed for drivers of SUV’s, pickups and crossovers, the RH07 offers a comfortable ride and a longer tread life.

An all-season tread compound and symmetrical tread pattern combine with a continuous center rib to give the tire added stability throughout the speed range. It is built to add more feel and confidence behind the wheel. Larger shoulder blocks enhance dry traction and cornering power.

Hankook has added six circumferential grooves around the Ventus AS to help in expelling more water from under the tread when driving on wet or slush covered road surfaces. It provides more safety by increasing hydroplane resistance and adding much needed traction in bad weather. The RH07 features a multi-sipe design around the tread for more bite when you find yourself driving through snow covered roads.

Inside the tire you will find a computer-optimized profile that gives the tire a more rounded design. Steel belted construction provides added strength and durability, while also promoting more even tread wear. This tire comes in a wide array of 16-20 inch sizes, and Hankook backs up the tread life with a 65,000 mile guarantee.

Pros

• Traction on dry and wet pavement 
• Cornering grip is above average 
• Ride comfort

Cons

• Winter handling
• Treadlife
• Road noise

Overall Thoughts

Hankook makes a lot of great performing tires, but the RH07 feels like it was rushed out the door because it does not measure up to the company’s higher standards that we are used to over the years. Sure, dry and wet traction and handling are good and ride comfort is nice. But it appears that is where things end for this tire.

Tread noise is a big issue with this model, especially after 15-20K miles. It goes from not so quiet to being far too noisy. Other reviews mention the tread still having many miles left, but the tire noise is too much to take. Another area to consider is winter road traction and handling. Although this is not a winter tire, even driving on light snow can be challenging. Finally, treadlife has shown to be less than expected, despite the fact there is a 65,000 mile warranty.

Overall, the negatives with this tire far outweigh the positives, which is why we rank it close to the bottom of this category. There are much better choices in this class of all-season touring tires.

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What Vehicles Will The Hankook AS RH07 Fit?

(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)

• Acura MDX 
• BMW X5, X3 
• Cadillac SRX 
• Chevrolet Tahoe 
• Dodge Ram 
• Ford F-150, Explorer, Expedition 
• GMC Acadia 
• Honda CRV, Odyssey, Ridgeline, Pilot 
• Hyundai Santa Fe 
• Infiniti FX35 
• Lexus RX330, LX470 
• Mazda CX-7, CX-9 
• Mercedes-Benz GL450, GL320 
• Mercury Mountaineer 
• Nissan Murano, Titan 
• Porsche Cayenne 
• Saturn Outlook 
• Toyota RAV4, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia 
• Volvo XC90 

Tire Sizes

16″

255/65R-16 109H SBL

17″

225/65R17 102H BW
235/55R17 103H BW
235/60R17 102H BW
235/65R17 108H BW
245/65R17 107H BW
255/60R17 106V BW
275/55R17 109V BW

18″

235/55R18 104V BW
235/60R18 107V BW
235/65R18 106H BW
245/60R18 105V BW
255/55R18 109V BW
255/60R18 108V BW
255/65R18 109H BW
265/60R18 110V BW
265/65R18 112H BW
275/60R18 113H BW
275/65R18 116H BW
285/60R18 120H BW

19″

245/55R19 103H BW
255/50R19 103W BW
255/55R19 111V BW
255/60R19 108H BW
275/55R19 111H BW
285/45R19 107W BW

20″

245/50R20 102V BW
255/45R20 105V BW
255/50R20 109V BW
265/45R20 104V BW
265/50R20 111V BW
275/40R20 106V BW
275/45R20 110V BW
275/55R20 117H BW
275/60R20 119H BW
285/50R20 116H BW

Price Range

Prices on the RH07 range from approximately $135 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discounts, coupons and special offers on this tire.

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Warranty

A 5-year or 65,000 mile treadlife warranty comes with the Hankook RH07. There is also a one-year or first 2/32 inch of wear guarantee on the tire’s uniformity.

Materials and workmanship are warranted for 5-years and include free tire replacement during the first year or first 2/32 inch of wear. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.

There is a one-year or first 2/32 inch of wear road hazard warranty on this model as well.

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