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 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS — 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 + 40 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus R-S4 is ahead, 71–60
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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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73
Dry
Ventus R-S4 +1657Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 ADVAN Neova AD08RS Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 69 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 80 51 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 79.6 = 73
ADVAN Neova AD08RS: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 51.4 = 57
No road tests of dry for ADVAN Neova AD08RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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67
Wet
Ventus R-S4 +661Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 ADVAN Neova AD08RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 65 58 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 67
ADVAN Neova AD08RS: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
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 ADVAN Neova AD08RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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59
Comfort
Ventus R-S4 +158Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 ADVAN Neova AD08RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 54 53 Ventus R-S4: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.1 = 59
ADVAN Neova AD08RS: 40% × 65.5 (est.) + 60% × 53 = 58
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 ADVAN Neova AD08RS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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74
Treadwear
Ventus R-S4 +767Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 ADVAN Neova AD08RS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 78 67 Ventus R-S4: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 74
ADVAN Neova AD08RS: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 67.1 = 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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for ADVAN Neova AD08RS. 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 +2259Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 ADVAN Neova AD08RS Reviews found online 81 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 60 |
| Dry | 73 | 57 |
| Wet | 67 | 61 |
| Comfort | 59 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 67 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 59 |
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
60
/ 100
ADVAN Neova AD08RS
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 ADVAN Neova AD08RS
Pros
- Exceptional treadwear longevity and durability
- Stiff, robust sidewalls providing precise turn-in response
- Good wet performance and hydroplaning resistance for a sporty tire
Cons
- Noticeably lower dry grip and higher limits compared to the older AD08R
- Prone to loud squealing early before reaching true limits
- Harder compound can feel unpredictable or slippery when cold or in wet conditions
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
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 35 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| UTQG | 200 AA A | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
60
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS
Winner: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better handling, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 81 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 73 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 74 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 67 vs 61 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS
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Ventus R-S4 or ADVAN Neova AD08RS?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus R-S4 or ADVAN Neova AD08RS?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 67 vs 61 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus R-S4 or ADVAN Neova AD08RS?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 73 vs 57 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus R-S4 or ADVAN Neova AD08RS?
Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 58 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Ventus R-S4 or ADVAN Neova AD08RS?
Hankook Ventus R-S4, 74 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