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.”
Head-to-head
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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Toyo Proxes ST — 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 + 14 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Ventus R-S4 71, Proxes ST 72.
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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
Ventus R-S4 +372Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 79 75 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 75
Proxes ST: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 72
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 ST. 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
Proxes ST +875Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 66 77 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 67
Proxes ST: 60% × 73.6 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 75
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 ST. 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 comparison66Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online – 64 Proxes ST: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 63.6 = 66
No road tests of snow for Proxes ST. 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 ST +772Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 60 74 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 65
Proxes ST: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 74.1 = 72
No road tests of comfort for Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST 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.
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71
Treadwear
Ventus R-S4 +269Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 74 72 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 71
Proxes ST: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 69
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 ST. 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 +971Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Proxes ST Reviews found online 80 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Toyo Proxes ST |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 72 |
| Dry | 75 | 72 |
| Wet | 67 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 66 |
| Comfort | 65 | 72 |
| Noise | 69 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 71 |
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
72
/ 100
Proxes ST
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 ST
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality compared to other brands and run-flats
- Strong dry and wet grip with good resistance to aquaplaning
Cons
- Poor performance and limited traction in snow and ice
- A small number of users experienced disappointing treadwear and longevity
- Conflicting feedback regarding wet grip, with isolated reports of poor performance
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 ST
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Toyo Proxes ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
72
/ 100
Toyo Proxes ST
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus R-S4 and Toyo Proxes ST are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus R-S4 is stronger on handling and dry. Toyo Proxes ST is stronger on wet and comfort. Toyo Proxes ST rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 14 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 80 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo Proxes ST scores 75 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes ST scores 72 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 75 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Toyo Proxes ST
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Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST?
Toyo Proxes ST, 75 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 75 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST?
Toyo Proxes ST, 72 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes ST?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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