87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 vs Yokohama Advan A050 — 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.
VS
61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A050 if handling and dry matter most to you.
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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)
Advan A050 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RSS Z211 | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus RSS Z211 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RSS Z211 | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 48 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus RSS Z211 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RSS Z211 | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 64 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus RSS Z211 leads by 65
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RSS Z211 | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 35 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Advan A050 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RSS Z211 | Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 | Yokohama Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 61 |
| Dry | 90 | 97 |
| Wet | 80 | 48 |
| Comfort | 80 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 35 |
| Handling | 80 | 92 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
61
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 is highly regarded for its exceptional durability and longevity compared to alternative brands. Users report high satisfaction with the tire's performance, though its structural integrity can be compromised by severe road hazards like deep potholes.
Pros
- Superior tread life and longevity
- Consistent performance over extended use
- High overall user satisfaction
Cons
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbling upon high-impact road hazards
- Limited availability for immediate replacement in some markets
Observations
- Users noted that the tire significantly outperforms budget-tier alternatives in terms of wear resistance when used in a full set configuration.
The Yokohama Advan A050 is widely regarded as a premier R-spec semi-slick tire, offering class-leading dry grip and exceptional handling feedback for time attack and track-focused enthusiasts. While users praise its consistent performance and predictable nature, they acknowledge that its high cost and rapid tread wear necessitate a dedicated use case, as it is not optimized for wet conditions or daily commuting.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track-day performance
- Predictable and communicative handling characteristics
- Consistent grip levels maintained throughout the tire's life
- Rapid warm-up time providing confidence from cold
Cons
- Very high price point compared to competitors
- Rapid tread wear, particularly in softer compounds
- Poor performance and safety risks in wet or cold conditions
- Compound-dependent performance variability
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on suspension tuning, as the extreme grip levels can overwhelm poorly set-up vehicles.
- Front-wheel drive users reported significantly faster wear on front tires compared to the rear, with an estimated lifespan of 5,000 km to 7,000 km.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 | B · Yokohama Advan A050 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Hankook
61
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Advan A050 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 scores 100 vs 35 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 scores 80 vs 48 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus RSS Z211 scores 80 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Advan A050 scores 92 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RSS Z211
Tire B · Yokohama Advan A050
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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.