An update on the HanKook Ventus V2 Concept 2 Made in Indonesia tyres. Previously on GT Radial Champiro Bax 2 on Proton Preve Turbo 205/55 R16.

In comparison with Champiro Bax 2, the Hankook V2 Concept 2 is a softer and quieter tyre. Grip, cornering at moderate to higher speed and braking distance are not as good as the Champiro Bax 2 as you can feel the car wobbling and losing the line when doing a cornering at relatively higher speeds. The steering also felt looser and not as precise with the Hankook V2 Concept 2 at higher speeds. At moderate speeds, little to no difference in handling and grip between the Hankook V2 Concept 2 and Champiro Bax 2.

On comfort and quietness, the Hankook is better than the Champiro Bax 2 as the rubber is not only softer (you can feel the tyres acting like a cushion when going over bumps and unevenness) but tyre noise is lower too. However, due to the quieter sound from the tyres, the engine sound is now louder. As some might have known, the Proton Preve Turbo's engine sound is quite loud and unrefined. With the lower tyre noise, the low rumbling or "wooo"" sound from the engine is more prominent. I am not sure if I prefer to hear the louder tyre noise more or the unrefined engine sound more. Both engine sound and tyre sound are different in the tonal quality.

All all, the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 are good tyres for moderate speed levels of use mainly for comfort and quietness. It may not be as quiet as the quiet-type tyres around, but nevertheless it is still decently quiet with average comfort levels. The price is the selling factor at RM200 bucks each plus free balancing. Perhaps they can be had cheaper elsewhere in some Klang areas such as Kapar.