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Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 vs Hankook Ventus R-S4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 2 + 211 owner reviews. How we score

Ventus R-S4 leads, 71–67 Narrow edge

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Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire BHankook

Ventus R-S4

Summer

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.”

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    Ventus R-S4 +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests67≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7979

    Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 67 + 40% × 79 = 72

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 75

    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).

  2. 60

    Wet

    Ventus R-S4 +7
    67
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests52≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online7266

    Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 51.9 + 40% × 71.8 = 60

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 67

    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).

  3. 67

    Comfort

    Ventus RS3 Z222 +2
    65
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6560

    Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 65.1 = 67

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 65

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    69
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    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.

  5. 67

    Treadwear

    Ventus R-S4 +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6874

    Ventus RS3 Z222: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 67.9 = 67

    Ventus R-S4: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 71

    No road tests of treadwear for Ventus RS3 Z222. 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 Ventus R-S4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  6. 77

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus R-S4 +3
    80
    Why this score
    SourceVentus RS3 Z222Ventus R-S4
    Reviews found online7780
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus RS3 Z222Hankook Ventus R-S4
Relative Score 67 71
Dry 72 75
Wet 60 67
Comfort 67 65
Noise – 69
Treadwear 67 71
Handling (owners) 77 80

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

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Headline score

Ventus RS3 Z222

Ventus R-S4

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 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
All owner themes in the Ventus RS3 Z222 review

Tire B 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

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

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

Tire B

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Positive

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 B · Hankook Ventus R-S4
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus R-S4 — better wet, treadwear and dry. Where the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 67 vs 60 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 71 vs 67 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 75 vs 72 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
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Tire B · Hankook Ventus R-S4
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Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 67 vs 60 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 75 vs 72 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 65 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Ventus RS3 Z222 or Ventus R-S4?

Hankook Ventus R-S4, 71 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