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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R — Compared (September 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
Comfort
61
Treadwear
86
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
82/100
115 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
81
Comfort
75
Treadwear
74
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Ventus R-S4 and Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus R-S4 is stronger on treadwear and dry. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus R-S4 leads by 9
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
87
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
78
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4ADVAN Neova AD08R
Professional tests (TWG score) – 67
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 87 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ADVAN Neova AD08R leads by 9
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
72
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
81
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4ADVAN Neova AD08R
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 72 73

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ADVAN Neova AD08R leads by 14
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
61
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
75
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4ADVAN Neova AD08R
Tire Rack owners 75 –
Tyre Reviews owners 61 70

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ventus R-S4 leads by 12
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
86
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
74
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4ADVAN Neova AD08R
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 86 72

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ADVAN Neova AD08R leads by 5
A — Hankook Ventus R-S4
88
B — Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
93
Why this score
SourceVentus R-S4ADVAN Neova AD08R
Tyre Reviews owners 88 93

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus R-S4Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
Relative Score 79 80
Dry 87 78
Wet 72 81
Comfort 61 75
Treadwear 86 74
Handling 88 93

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Tire A

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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/8 · 2021 Track Day 200TW Tyre Test 50% #2/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test -25 Different tests
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 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R

The Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-oriented tire that excels in dry grip, steering precision, and communicative feedback. While it offers impressive capabilities for spirited driving and track days, users note that it requires heat to reach peak performance and can be noisy and stiff for daily commuting.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry pavement grip and cornering stability
  • Razor-sharp steering response and high-quality road feedback
  • Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit
  • Stiff sidewall construction that enhances handling precision

Cons

  • High levels of road noise, often described as a humming or bearing-like sound
  • Stiff ride quality that can compromise daily driving comfort
  • Performance degradation in standing water or heavy rain
  • Rapid tread wear, particularly when subjected to frequent track use

Observations

  • Users with lightweight, agile vehicles (e.g., Lotus Elise, GT86) report that the tire significantly enhances turn-in and handling precision.
  • Drivers of high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive vehicles note that the tire provides excellent traction for launches but can be sensitive to tire pressure management to avoid overheating.
  • Some users with staggered setups on specific platforms (e.g., Focus ST) noted that incorrect sizing can lead to rubbing issues due to the tire's stiff, reinforced sidewall profile.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
Category—Summer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Yokohama

Too close to call: Hankook Ventus R-S4 and Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus R-S4 is stronger on treadwear and dry. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R scores 75 vs 61 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 86 vs 74 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 87 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R scores 81 vs 72 on wet.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R

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.