Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 300 + 211 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus R-S4 is ahead, 71–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 300 reviews
“I have the Maxx TT on my car for about 1000 Km which included two slalom sessions. I am very pleased with the ride quality and dry traction. It is much quieter than the OEM tires. I have not had a chance to drive in wet road yet.”
Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 211 reviews
“I had the DW's on my Porsche 911 last year and really liked them. I liked them so much, I just installed a set on my C6 base. I waiting for the 3' of snow to melt before I try them out.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 72 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 79 |
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66
Ventus R-S4: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 75
No road tests of dry for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Ventus R-S4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 66 |
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 66
Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 67
No road tests of wet for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Ventus R-S4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 60 |
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 61
Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 65
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx TT or Ventus R-S4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 71 |
Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 69
No road tests of noise for Ventus R-S4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 62 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 74 |
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58
Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus R-S4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
| Source | SP Sport Maxx TT | Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 61 | 80 |
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT | Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 71 |
| Dry | 66 | 75 |
| Wet | 66 | 67 |
| Comfort | 61 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 61 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
SP Sport Maxx TT
Ventus R-S4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community members generally praise the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT for its quiet road manners, respectable dry and wet grip, and solid track and cold-weather road performance compared to stock competition-oriented tires. Some drivers note relatively soft sidewalls during aggressive slalom events on heavier vehicles or limited grip before coming up to temperature. Overall, drivers find it to be a capable, comfortable summer tire that balances performance and daily drivability.
“We have these tires on my 18 Grand Sport and my wife’s 17 Z51 Convertible driving in Ohio. Very pleased with these tires! Probably should be OEM for these cars. Handle very well. Doesn’t throw gravel up on the cars like stock tires. Cold weather grip is very good! Stock MPSS are scary below 50 degrees. We have had good success with Discount Tire for purchase and install.”
“In Hong Kong, if your style is aggresive, sport maxx is not enough, i am using AD08 and RE11 is not bad”
“After 3 sessions of autoslalom, I can say that the sidewall is too soft for this heavy car. I have the front tires set at 39 psi cool. I may try higher pressure next time to see if it can reduce the tire roll and maintain traction. In term of day to day driving, this is a great quiet summer tire. It performs well in wet too.”
Based on 19 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Hankook Ventus R-S4 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its high initial dry grip, track performance, and smooth, quiet street ride. Users frequently note its durability over multiple heat cycles and track days, though questions remain concerning daily driving longevity and sudden grip fall-off later in life. Comparisons to other tires highlight its superior traction compared to all-season alternatives.
“I had the DW's on my Porsche 911 last year and really liked them. I liked them so much, I just installed a set on my C6 base. I waiting for the 3' of snow to melt before I try them out.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by LbulletM Came back to say this. I bought the HanKooks and LOVE THEM!! Good wear but most of all Super Quiet. To each their own, not trying to start a war...just giving personal experience with the product....I dont drive in a matter to need High performance so I cant speak to cornering or load or any of the other gearhead tire talk....Smooth and Quiet!”
Based on 9 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT | B · Hankook Ventus R-S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | — |
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Hankook Ventus R-S4
Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 80 vs 61 on handling.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 71 vs 58 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 75 vs 66 on dry.
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 65 vs 61 on comfort.
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Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 75 vs 66 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 65 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 71 vs 58 on our treadwear score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
