Tests 69 · 1 test 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.”
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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 2 road tests and 211 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus R-S4 is ahead, 71–64
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Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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73
Dry
Ventus R-S4 +1360Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 69 62 Reviews found online 80 58 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 79.6 = 73
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62 + 40% × 57.7 = 60
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67
Wet
Cinturato AllSeason +471Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 65 70 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 65.3 = 67
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 69.8 = 71
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 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison64Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 69 Reviews found online – 56 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 56.2 = 64
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59
Comfort
Cinturato AllSeason +665Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 54 63 Ventus R-S4: 40% × 65.7 (est.) + 60% × 54 = 59
Cinturato AllSeason: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.6 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Ventus R-S4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 66 Reviews found online – ≈ 66 (est.) Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato AllSeason. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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74
Treadwear
Ventus R-S4 +1262Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 78 63 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 74
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 61.3 + 40% × 62.5 = 62
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 0.36).
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81
Handling (owners)
Ventus R-S4 +2061Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Reviews found online 81 61 -
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Efficiency
No comparison71Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 64 |
| Dry | 73 | 60 |
| Wet | 67 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 59 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 61 |
| Efficiency | – | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
71
/ 100
Ventus R-S4
64
/ 100
Cinturato AllSeason
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus R-S4 | Cinturato AllSeason | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/11 · 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test | 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/11 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test | #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus R-S4
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and wear resistance ("wears like iron")
- Highly consistent performance and resistance to overheating or getting greasy during long sessions
- Stiff sidewalls providing precise steering response and excellent feedback
Cons
- Slow to come up to optimal operating temperature, especially in cooler weather or for autocross
- Slightly lower ultimate dry grip compared to top-tier rivals like the Bridgestone RE-71R/RE-71RS
- High road noise and a harsh ride due to stiff sidewalls
Tire B Cinturato AllSeason
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
- Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
- Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Hankook Ventus R-S4
The community holds a very positive view of the Hankook Ventus R-S4, praising its exceptional grip, excellent treadwear, and durability on the track. Users also note that it provides a surprisingly smooth and quiet ride for street use, though some mention it requires heat cycling management as it ages.
corvetteforum.com
“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.”
corvetteforum.com
“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!”
Top themes
#exceptional track grip#long treadwear life#heat cycling behavior#smooth and quiet ride#hpde and track day use
Based on 10 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 8 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| UTQG | 200 AA A | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
64
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better handling, dry and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason if comfort and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 81 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 73 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 74 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 65 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
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Ventus R-S4 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason, 71 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 73 vs 60 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason, 65 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 74 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
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