Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 13 reviews
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Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 vs Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus RS3 Z222 leads, 68–67 Narrow edge
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Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 73 · 2 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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71
Dry
Ventus RS3 Z222 +172Why this score
Source Ventus RS2 Z212 Ventus RS3 Z222 Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 73 79 -
63
Wet
Ventus RS2 Z212 +360Why this score
Source Ventus RS2 Z212 Ventus RS3 Z222 Professional tests (TWG score) – 52 Reviews found online 61 72 -
65
Comfort
Ventus RS3 Z222 +267Why this score
Source Ventus RS2 Z212 Ventus RS3 Z222 Reviews found online 62 65 -
64
Treadwear
Ventus RS3 Z222 +367Why this score
Source Ventus RS2 Z212 Ventus RS3 Z222 Reviews found online 63 68 -
70
Handling
Ventus RS3 Z222 +777Why this score
Source Ventus RS2 Z212 Ventus RS3 Z222 Reviews found online 70 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 68 |
| Dry | 71 | 72 |
| Wet | 63 | 60 |
| Comfort | 65 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 67 |
| Handling | 70 | 77 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Ventus RS2 Z212
68
/ 100
Ventus RS3 Z222
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus RS2 Z212
Pros
- Exceptional dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- High value-for-money ratio compared to dedicated track tires
- Stiff sidewalls providing excellent steering feedback
Cons
- Significant lack of traction and hydroplaning risk in wet conditions
- High levels of road noise and reduced ride comfort
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving
Tire B Ventus RS3 Z222
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip with minimal warm-up time required
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Superior wet weather performance compared to typical semi-slick tires
Cons
- Limited suitability for snow or freezing conditions
- Performance is highly dependent on achieving optimal operating temperature
- Stiff sidewall construction may impact ride comfort for some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 | B · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212
68
/ 100
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 and Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 is stronger on wet. Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 is stronger on handling and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 77 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 scores 63 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 67 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212
Tire B · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.