74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
80 owner reviews
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Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 vs Hankook Ventus R-S4 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Hankook
Hankook Ventus R-S4
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus R-S4 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 72 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 61 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus R-S4 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 79 |
| Dry | 91 | 87 |
| Wet | 55 | 72 |
| Comfort | 74 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 86 |
| Handling | 100 | 88 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/8 · 2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test | 25% #4/8 · 2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test | +75 | Same test |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and time-attack competition. While it offers exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up times, and impressive longevity compared to its direct rivals, it is less suited for sustained road course endurance racing where it can become 'greasy' under prolonged heat.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and lateral grip
- Rapid warm-up, making it ideal for short-duration autocross
- Superior tread life and durability compared to other 200TW competitors
- Predictable handling and high driver feedback at the limit
- Available in a wide range of sizes, including large fitments for muscle cars
Cons
- Performance degrades significantly in wet or cold conditions
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip ('grease up') during long track sessions
- Increased road noise and tendency to tramline on public roads
- Requires precise tire pressure management to maintain peak performance
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles (e.g., Camaro, Mustang, Viper) report the tire handles weight well and provides consistent performance for time-attack sprints.
- Miata owners frequently note that the tire provides a transformative increase in grip, though it requires careful heat management on lighter chassis.
- Staggered fitments (e.g., 225/245) are commonly used to balance handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
The Hankook Ventus RS4 is widely regarded as the industry benchmark for endurance-focused extreme performance summer tires. While it may not offer the absolute peak grip of specialized autocross tires, it is highly praised for its exceptional tread life, heat consistency, and value, making it a favorite for HPDE participants and endurance racers.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability under heavy track abuse
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to more expensive competitors
- Consistent dry grip and performance throughout the tire's lifespan
- Predictable handling and excellent steering feedback
- Strong heat resistance during long track sessions
Cons
- Requires significant time and effort to reach optimal operating temperatures
- Increased road noise and harsh ride quality compared to standard tires
- Reduced traction in cold or wet conditions
- Potential fitment issues due to narrow section width relative to nominal size
Observations
- Lightweight FWD vehicles report excellent handling characteristics and high confidence with this tire.
- Users note that the tire's sidewall width runs narrow, which may leave rims exposed if sized based on standard tire width expectations.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | B · Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
BFGoodrich
79
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 72 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 86 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 74 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 100 vs 88 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5
Tire B · Hankook Ventus R-S4
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.