76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus Z214 vs Yokohama A022 — 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
94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama A022 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Z214 if dry matters 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)
Ventus Z214 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Z214 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Z214 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Z214 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
A022 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Z214 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Z214 | A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus Z214 | Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 94 |
| Dry | 100 | 90 |
| Wet | – | 80 |
| Comfort | 50 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 100 |
| Handling | 90 | 90 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
94
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Yokohama A022 is highly regarded by owners for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in spirited driving scenarios. Users report impressive longevity and surprising versatility, noting reliable performance even in adverse weather conditions like snow and ice.
Pros
- Exceptional cornering grip and traction under acceleration
- Impressive tread life, with reports of over 34,000 miles
- Surprising capability and reassurance in winter conditions
- High level of driver confidence and feedback
Cons
- Discontinued production status makes finding replacements difficult
- Limited availability in the current market
Observations
- Highly praised for its performance synergy with the Toyota MR2 platform
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Z214 | B · Yokohama A022 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Hankook
94
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama A022 — better comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Z214 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama A022 scores 90 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama A022 scores 100 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus Z214 scores 100 vs 90 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus Z214
Tire B · Yokohama A022
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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.