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.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 94 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 84 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 48 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 46 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 83 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Nexen N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 70 |
| Dry | 87 | 90 |
| Wet | 72 | 86 |
| Comfort | 61 | 48 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 46 |
| Handling | 88 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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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 | 25% #4/8 · 2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test | 33% #3/3 · 2025 AutoView Extreme Performance Tyre Test | -8.3 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen N Fera SUR4G is widely regarded as a high-performance track-focused tire that delivers exceptional dry grip at a competitive price point. While users praise its track capabilities and surprising wet-weather performance, the tire is noted for its rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than daily driving.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Nexen N FERA SUR4G |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Hankook
Nexen
Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Nexen N FERA SUR4G if wet and dry matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 86 vs 46 on treadwear.
Nexen N FERA SUR4G scores 86 vs 72 on wet.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 61 vs 48 on comfort.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 88 vs 83 on handling.
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.
