Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 73 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 5 in 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 vs Kumho V70a — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
V70a leads, 70–68 Narrow edge
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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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72
Dry
V70a +678Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 V70a Professional tests (TWG score) 67 – Reviews found online 79 84 -
60
Wet
V70a +1272Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 V70a Professional tests (TWG score) 52 – Reviews found online 72 73 -
67
Comfort
Level67Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 V70a Reviews found online 65 64 -
67
Treadwear
Ventus RS3 Z222 +1156Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 V70a Reviews found online 68 50 -
77
Handling
Ventus RS3 Z222 +176Why this score
Source Ventus RS3 Z222 V70a Reviews found online 77 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 70 |
| Dry | 72 | 78 |
| Wet | 60 | 72 |
| Comfort | 67 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 56 |
| Handling | 77 | 76 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Ventus RS3 Z222
70
/ 100
V70a
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus RS3 Z222 | V70a | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | 20% #5/6 · 2013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Tyre Test | +13.3 | Different tests |
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
Tire B V70a
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Rapid warm-up time compared to competitors
- Strong stability and stiff sidewall construction
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Difficult to mount due to stiff sidewalls
- Limited longevity for daily driving
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 | B · Kumho V70a |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
70
/ 100
Kumho V70a
Winner: Kumho V70a — better wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho V70a scores 72 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222 scores 67 vs 56 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho V70a scores 78 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222
Tire B · Kumho V70a
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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.