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 | R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 83 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 77 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 60 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 77 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Toyo R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 76 |
| Dry | 87 | 83 |
| Wet | 72 | 77 |
| Comfort | 61 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 80 |
| Handling | 88 | 77 |
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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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 Toyo R27 is generally regarded as a reliable and capable original equipment tire, particularly for compact vehicles like the Mazda 2. While users appreciate its longevity, fuel economy, and predictable handling in fair weather, some note limitations regarding road noise and a lack of rim protection.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Toyo R27 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
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Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Toyo R27 if wet matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 88 vs 77 on handling.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Toyo R27 scores 77 vs 72 on wet.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 87 vs 83 on dry.
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.
