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.”
Toyo Proxes RA1 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Toyo Proxes RA1 — Compared
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 211 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus R-S4 leads, 71–69 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 11 reviews
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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75
Dry
Level75Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 79 79 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 75
Proxes RA1: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78.5 = 75
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).
No road tests of dry for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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67
Wet
Ventus R-S4 +364Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 66 61 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 67
Proxes RA1: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 64
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).
No road tests of wet for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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Snow
No comparison49Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 58 (est.) Reviews found online – 34 Proxes RA1: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.4 = 49
No road tests of snow for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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65
Comfort
Proxes RA1 +267Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 60 66 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 65
Proxes RA1: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
Ventus R-S4 +168Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 71 70 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 69
Proxes RA1: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 68
No road tests of noise for Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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71
Treadwear
Ventus R-S4 +467Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 74 68 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 71
Proxes RA1: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 67.6 = 67
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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80
Handling (owners)
Ventus R-S4 +773Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes RA1 Reviews found online 80 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Toyo Proxes RA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 69 |
| Dry | 75 | 75 |
| Wet | 67 | 64 |
| Snow | – | 49 |
| Comfort | 65 | 67 |
| Noise | 69 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 67 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Ventus R-S4
69
/ 100
Proxes RA1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Proxes RA1
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip that remains consistent even as the tread wears down.
- Superior tire life compared to many other dedicated track-focused compounds.
- Predictable breakaway characteristics that provide driver confidence at the limit.
Cons
- Performance can become 'greasy' if the tire is overdriven or overheated during long sessions.
- Requires proper heat cycling and break-in procedures to achieve optimal performance.
- Sensitive to alignment settings, which can lead to accelerated or uneven wear if not managed.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Hankook Ventus R-S4
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.
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
#track day durability#dry grip performance#heat cycling behavior#daily driving longevity#quiet ride quality
Based on 9 community posts
Tire B
Toyo Proxes RA1
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Toyo Proxes RA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 7 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
69
/ 100
Toyo Proxes RA1
Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better handling, treadwear and wet. Where the Toyo Proxes RA1 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Toyo Proxes RA1 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 80 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 71 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 67 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Toyo Proxes RA1
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Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 67 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 75 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes RA1?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 71 vs 67 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