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Vredestein Ultrac Cento looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Cento — 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 + 0 road tests and 211 + 23 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Ventus R-S4 and Ultrac Cento are level at 71.

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Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire AHankook

Ventus R-S4

Summer

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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.”

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 +3
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Ultrac Cento
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests69≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8071

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 79.7 = 73

    Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 70.5 = 70

    No road tests of dry for Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 67

    Wet

    Ultrac Cento +6
    73
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Ultrac Cento
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online6574

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

    Ultrac Cento: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 73.8 = 73

    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).

    No road tests of wet for Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 59

    Comfort

    Ultrac Cento +11
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Ultrac Cento
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online5471

    Ventus R-S4: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.1 = 59

    Ultrac Cento: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 70.9 = 70

    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 Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 74

    Treadwear

    Ventus R-S4 +2
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Ultrac Cento
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7876

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

    Ultrac Cento: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 72

    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 Ultrac Cento. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  5. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus R-S4 +12
    69
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Ultrac Cento
    Reviews found online8169
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus R-S4Vredestein Ultrac Cento
Relative Score 71 71
Dry 73 70
Wet 67 73
Comfort 59 70
Treadwear 74 72
Handling (owners) 81 69

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Ventus R-S4

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Ultrac Cento

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-S4Ultrac CentoΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #7/11 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tyre Test #27/49 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout – 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 Ultrac Cento

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and wear resistance
  • High level of comfort and low road noise
  • Good value for money compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Lacks steering feedback and pure grip for sporty or track driving
  • Average wet weather performance compared to dry
  • Some users report a temporary or ongoing negative impact on fuel economy
All owner themes in the Ultrac Cento 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.

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

Vredestein Ultrac Cento

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 B · Vredestein Ultrac Cento
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
UTQG200 AA A—

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Vredestein Ultrac Cento

Too close to call: Hankook Ventus R-S4 and Vredestein Ultrac Cento are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus R-S4 is stronger on handling and dry. Vredestein Ultrac Cento is stronger on comfort and wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 81 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 70 vs 59 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Ultrac Cento scores 73 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 73 vs 70 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
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Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Cento
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Ventus R-S4 or Ultrac Cento?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or Ultrac Cento?

Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 73 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or Ultrac Cento?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 73 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or Ultrac Cento?

Vredestein Ultrac Cento, 70 vs 59 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or Ultrac Cento?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 72 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