Hankook Ventus TD Z221 review
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The Hankook Ventus TD Z221 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that delivers exceptional dry-weather grip and handling precision for both daily driving and track use. While users consistently praise its predictable cornering behavior and value, the tire's aggressive compound results in rapid tread wear and potential durability issues like surface cracking when used frequently.
What owners say
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- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
51/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Hankook Ventus TD Z221 specs & sizes
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| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 225/35 R18 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Ventus TD Z221 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that delivers exceptional dry-weather grip and handling precision for both daily driving and track use. While users consistently praise its predictable cornering behavior and value, the tire's aggressive compound results in rapid tread wear and potential durability issues like surface cracking when used frequently.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and handling
- Predictable cornering with minimal understeer or oversteer
- High value-for-money proposition
- Suitable for a dual-purpose daily and track role
Cons
- Short tread life, often lasting between 5,000 and 7,000 km
- Susceptibility to compound cracking after short periods of use
- Not optimized for longevity in daily driving scenarios
Worth knowing
- Users report consistent performance across various compact platforms, including the Mk5 Golf GTI and Nissan Pulsar N15.
- Performance remains stable regardless of power output, with users noting success on vehicles ranging from 85kw to 150kw at the wheels.
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