76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
199 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 vs Hankook Ventus Z214 — 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Z214 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Ventus Z214 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus V4 ES H105 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus V4 ES H105 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus V4 ES H105 | Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 | Hankook Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 81 | 100 |
| Wet | 76 | – |
| Snow | 47 | – |
| Comfort | 75 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 70 |
| Handling | – | 90 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
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From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions. While many users praise its quiet ride and responsive handling, there is a strong consensus that it performs poorly in snow and ice, despite its all-season classification. Long-term reliability is mixed, with some users reporting excellent tread life and others citing premature wear, noise issues, or structural defects like bubbles and belt separation.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Sporty aesthetic and responsive cornering stability
Cons
- Very poor performance in snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Reports of structural issues including sidewall bubbles and belt separation
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users experiencing premature wear or cupping
Observations
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 report high satisfaction with dry grip, though some note that the tire's soft sidewall can lead to 'slushy' steering response.
- Users in regions with poor road infrastructure (e.g., NY/NJ) frequently report sidewall bubbles, suggesting the tire may be vulnerable to pothole damage.
- Drivers of heavier or AWD vehicles often find the tire adequate for rain, but consistently warn against using it for winter driving.
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.
Pros
- Exceptional dry track grip
- Rapid warm-up to operating temperature
- High value for the price point
- Surprisingly capable on damp track surfaces
Cons
- Requires strict adherence to break-in procedures
- Performance and longevity are highly sensitive to pressure management
- Requires a 24-hour cooling period after initial heat cycling
Observations
- Performance is optimized for dedicated track use rather than street driving.
- Users note that the soft compound variant requires careful management to balance grip with tire life.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 | B · Hankook Ventus Z214 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9.5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 420 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Hankook
73
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Z214 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 scores 75 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus Z214 scores 100 vs 81 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 scores 73 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
Tire B · Hankook Ventus Z214
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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.