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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Toyo Proxes TR1 — 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 + 1 road tests and 211 + 903 owner reviews. How we score

Ventus R-S4 is ahead, 71–64

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Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire AHankook

Ventus R-S4

Summer

± 8

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.”

Toyo Proxes TR1
Tire BToyo

Proxes TR1

Summer

± 9

Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 903 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (comfort (tester's mark))

“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    Ventus R-S4 +14
    59
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests6953
    Reviews found online8069

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 79.6 = 73

    Proxes TR1: 60% × 52.8 + 40% × 69.3 = 59

  2. 67

    Wet

    Proxes TR1 +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 68 (est.)67
    Reviews found online6570

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 67

    Proxes TR1: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 68

    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).

  3. 59

    Comfort

    Proxes TR1 +4
    63
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)68
    Reviews found online5459

    Ventus R-S4: 40% × 65.7 (est.) + 60% × 54 = 59

    Proxes TR1: 40% × 68.1 + 60% × 59.1 = 63

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus R-S4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–68
    Reviews found online–≈ 66 (est.)

    Proxes TR1: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68

    No owner ratings of noise for Proxes TR1. 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.

  5. 74

    Treadwear

    Ventus R-S4 +11
    63
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7860

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 74

    Proxes TR1: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63

    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).

    No road tests of treadwear for Proxes TR1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus R-S4 +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Reviews found online8172
  7. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Proxes TR1
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–71
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Toyo Proxes TR1: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus R-S4Toyo Proxes TR1
Relative Score 71 64
Dry 73 59
Wet 67 68
Comfort 59 63
Noise – 68
Treadwear 74 63
Handling (owners) 81 72
Efficiency – 71

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Recomputed
Headline score
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Ventus R-S4

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Proxes TR1

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.

DisciplineCategoryVentus R-S4Proxes TR1ΔHead-to-head
Dry Handling Dry 99% #7/11 · 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test 96% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia 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 #5/6 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia 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
All owner themes in the Ventus R-S4 review

Tire B Proxes TR1

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and responsive steering feedback
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium tier-one brands
  • Attractive and aggressive directional tread design

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise and humming sounds at certain speeds
  • Soft sidewalls that can cause a slight squirm or delayed initial steering response
  • Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear axles
All owner themes in the Proxes TR1 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Positive

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.

r/CarTrackDays ·11 upvotes ·2026-09-15

“Super happy w Hankook Ventus R-S4s. Follow-up question. I'm 10 track days into owning my first set of Hankook Ventus R-S4s. Thanks for the recommendation. I rotate them after every 2 days on my ND miata. I'm noticing the forewarned heat cycling now. TBH - I like them more now. Car moves around more and i have to modulate brakes myself. When they were new I couldn't get the abs engaged - there was just too much grip for the stock equipment. Anyway, my question is - my research says that with this Tire the grip can drop off quickly. Is that accurate? now that I'm getting into this gray area where they are definitely starting to heat cycle out am I going to leave an event Sunday with 80% new level grip and show up to my next track day two Weeks later at 30%? Edit. I’m working with some assumptions here that might not be valid. I’m assuming I’m getting heat cycling performance drop because I was warned I would heat cycle them out before I wore them down to chords. I am definitely experiencing a noticeable drop in mechanical grip during breaking. I am much more capable of getting into the ABS now than I was on the first days on these tires. My last track weekend was also on a set of pads that are near life end so I think that variable is accounted for. That same weekend was cooler than normal and I noticed the performance drop the entire day not, for example, on cold tires or late in a heavy session.”

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.”

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

Toyo Proxes TR1

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Toyo Proxes TR1 is mixed, with users frequently noting an attractive price point and smooth, comfortable ride when compared to factory tires or run-flats. However, multiple drivers report shortcomings in wet-weather performance, cold grip, and road noise as mileage increases, while several criticize its soft sidewalls for creating imprecise handling at the limit.

Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Soft sidewall stiffness#Affordable price point#Road noise issues#Ride comfort comparison#Handling at limit#T1R model confusion

Based on 36 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 B · Toyo Proxes TR1
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—61
Rim diameters—14″ – 20″
UTQG200 AA A—

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Toyo Proxes TR1

Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 73 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 74 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 81 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 63 vs 59 on comfort.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Toyo Proxes TR1

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Ventus R-S4 or Proxes TR1?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes TR1?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 68 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes TR1?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 73 vs 59 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes TR1?

Toyo Proxes TR1, 63 vs 59 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or Proxes TR1?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 74 vs 63 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