73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — 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
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ventus RS2 Z212 | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 91 |
| Dry | 91 | 93 |
| Wet | 61 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 69 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 87 |
| Handling | 80 | 93 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 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 RS2 Z212 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that excels in dry, spirited driving and light track use. While users consistently praise its dry grip, stiff sidewall feedback, and affordability, it is frequently noted for its poor wet-weather performance and increased road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- High value-for-money ratio compared to dedicated track tires
- Stiff sidewalls providing excellent steering feedback
- Progressive handling characteristics at the limit
Cons
- Significant lack of traction and hydroplaning risk in wet conditions
- High levels of road noise and reduced ride comfort
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving
- Sensitivity to overheating during prolonged track sessions
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles (approx. 1350kg) noted the tire offers a better balance of longevity and grip compared to softer, track-focused alternatives.
- Users reported that the tire requires a warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperatures, particularly in cooler climates.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Hankook
91
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 91 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 92 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 87 vs 74 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 93 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus
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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.