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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — 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.

Hankook Ventus R-S4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
72
Snow
–
Comfort
61
Noise
–
Treadwear
86
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Hankook Ventus ST RH06 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
Owner ratings
Dry
91
Wet
83
Snow
57
Comfort
85
Noise
85
Treadwear
87
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 4
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
87
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tire Rack owners 91 92
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 11
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
72
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
83
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tire Rack owners 71 85
Tyre Reviews owners 72 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
–
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
57
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tire Rack owners – 61

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 24
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
61
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tire Rack owners 75 87
Tyre Reviews owners 61 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
–
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 1
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
86
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
87
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tire Rack owners 87 82
Tyre Reviews owners 86 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 3
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
88
B — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4Ventus ST RH06
Tyre Reviews owners 88 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Hankook Ventus ST RH06: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus R-S4Hankook Ventus ST RH06
Relative Score 79 87
Dry 87 91
Wet 72 83
Snow – 57
Comfort 61 85
Noise – 85
Treadwear 86 87
Handling 88 91

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Ventus R-S4

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.
Tire B Hankook Ventus ST RH06

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 B · Hankook Ventus ST RH06
Sizes available—13
Rim diameters—17″ – 22″
Tread depth—10.5/32″
UTQG—420 A A
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Hankook

Winner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 85 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 83 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 91 vs 87 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 91 vs 88 on handling.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Hankook Ventus ST RH06

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.