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 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 100 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | – |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 50 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 70 |
| Source | Ventus R-S4 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 90 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Hankook Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 76 |
| Dry | 87 | 100 |
| Wet | 72 | – |
| Comfort | 61 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 70 |
| Handling | 88 | 90 |
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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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Hankook Ventus Z214 is highly regarded as a dedicated track tire that offers exceptional grip and rapid warm-up times. Users emphasize that performance is heavily dependent on proper heat cycling and precise pressure management to maximize both longevity and traction.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Hankook Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
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Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Ventus Z214 if dry matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Z214 scores 100 vs 87 on dry.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 61 vs 50 on comfort.
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.
