74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
65/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 vs Kumho V70a — 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.
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75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
21 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 and Kumho V70a are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 is stronger on treadwear and handling. Kumho V70a is stronger on dry, wet and comfort.
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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)
V70a leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 99 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 49 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
V70a leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 55 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 75 |
| Dry | 75 | 99 |
| Wet | 59 | 78 |
| Comfort | 65 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 55 |
| Handling | 95 | 86 |
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Tire A
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Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 is highly regarded as a top-tier extreme performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip and predictable handling. Users consistently praise its ability to balance track-day capabilities with daily-driving usability, noting significant improvements over its predecessor and competing performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip with minimal warm-up time required
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Superior wet weather performance compared to typical semi-slick tires
- Impressive durability and tread life for an extreme performance compound
Cons
- Limited suitability for snow or freezing conditions
- Performance is highly dependent on achieving optimal operating temperature
- Stiff sidewall construction may impact ride comfort for some users
Observations
- Users report the tire remains effective for both daily commuting and occasional track use, demonstrating versatility across different driving styles.
- The 180 treadwear rating provides a balance of grip and longevity that exceeds expectations for the extreme performance category.
The Kumho V70a is highly regarded as a competitive, high-performance track tire that offers exceptional dry grip and surprising versatility in damp conditions. While users consistently praise its rapid warm-up time and stability, they note that its aggressive nature leads to rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than high-mileage street driving.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Rapid warm-up time compared to competitors
- Strong stability and stiff sidewall construction
- Surprisingly capable in damp or light wet conditions
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Difficult to mount due to stiff sidewalls
- Limited longevity for daily driving
- Performance drops significantly in standing water
Observations
- Front-wheel drive users noted that tire temperature is critical for rear-end grip in wet conditions.
- High-performance vehicles like the M3 CSL and GT3 benefit from the tire's quick heat-cycling compared to standard track-day alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | B · Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook
75
/ 100
Kumho
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 and Kumho V70a are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 is stronger on treadwear and handling. Kumho V70a is stronger on dry, wet and comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 80 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho V70a scores 99 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho V70a scores 78 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 95 vs 86 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
Tire B · Kumho V70a
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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.