Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R [2024]
| Ventus RS4 | Potenza RE-71R | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Extreme Performance Summer | Extreme Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | N/A | 69/100 |
Comparison Summary
No time to read the full article? Here's what you need to know:
- Ventus RS4 has better dry traction than Potenza RE-71R.
- Both tyres have equal tread life.
- Both tyres have similar temperature resistance.
Pricing
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Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R in Australia
The Ventus RS4 has been around in Australia for about 6 years, whereas the Potenza RE-71R has been on the market for about 10 years
Both tyres are rated for extreme performance summer action. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Hankook is considered to be a mid-range brand in the tyre market, whereas Bridgestone is a premium manufacturer.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Ventus RS4 and the Potenza RE-71R tyres.
- Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
Benchmark Test Data
| Ventus RS4 | Potenza RE-71R | |
|---|---|---|
| Price/Quality | N/A | Excellent |
| Dry Performance | N/A | Excellent |
| Handling | N/A | Excellent |
| Wet Performance | N/A | Good |
| Snow/Ice Performance | N/A | Good |
| Comfort | N/A | Acceptable |
| Treadwear | N/A | Acceptable |
| Overall Score | N/A | 69/100 |
Unfortunately, there is very little benchmark data available for the Hankook Ventus RS4 tyres.
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Potenza RE-71R scores 3 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Ventus RS4 tyres.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| Ventus RS4 | Potenza RE-71R | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 200 | 200 |
| Traction (AA - C) | AA | A |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A | A |
Treadwear
As per the UTQG guidelines, the Ventus RS4 tyres have a treadwear rating of 200, whereas the Potenza RE-71R tyres have a rating of 200. This means that the Ventus RS4 tyres will theoretically last 1.0 times as long as the Potenza RE-71R tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
As per the UTQG system, the Ventus RS4 tyres have a traction resistance grading of AA, whereas the Potenza RE-71R tyres have a grading of A.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
As per the UTQG system of tyre grading, the Ventus RS4 and Potenza RE-71R tyres both have a temperature resistance grading of A.
Warranty
The Ventus RS4 tyres have a warranty of 5 years. There is no time-based warranty available for the Potenza RE-71R.
In terms of distance, the Potenza RE-71R tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres. There is no distance based warranty available for the Ventus RS4.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
- Hankook R-S4 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Hankook R-S4 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S)
- Hankook R-S4 vs Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R
- Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003
- Kumho Ecsta V720 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
The Ventus RS4 tyres have a UTQG treadwear rating of 200, whereas the Potenza RE-71R tyres have a rating of 200.This means that you can expect the Ventus RS4 to last 1.0 times as long as the Potenza RE-71R tyres.
The Ventus RS4 have a UTQG traction grading of AA, while the Potenza RE-71R tyres having a grading of A.
The Ventus RS4 have a UTQG temperature grading of A, while the Potenza RE-71R tyres having a grading of A.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 27 sizes of the Ventus RS4, and all 44 sizes of the Potenza RE-71R tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Ventus RS4 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/50 R15 86V XL |
| 195/50 R15 86V XL |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/45 R16 87W XL |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/45 R16 87W XL |
| 215/45 R17 87W |
| 215/45 R17 87W |
| 225/40 R19 89W |
| 225/45 R15 87W |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 225/40 R18 88W |
| 225/50 R16 92W |
| 225/40 R19 89W |
| 225/40 R18 88W |
| 225/50 R16 92W |
| 225/45 R15 87W |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 235/45 R17 94W |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/45 R17 94W |
| 235/35 R19 87W |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/35 R19 87W |
| 235/40 R18 91W |
| 235/40 R18 91W |
| 245/40 R18 93W |
| 245/35 R19 89W |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/40 R15 88W |
| 245/40 R15 88W |
| 245/40 R18 93W |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/35 R19 89W |
| 255/40 R17 98W XL |
| 255/35 R18 90W |
| 255/35 R18 90W |
| 265/40 R18 97W |
| 265/35 R18 97W XL |
| 265/35 R18 97W XL |
| 265/40 R18 97W |
| 275/35 R19 96W |
| 275/35 R18 95W |
| 275/40 R18 99W |
| 275/35 R19 96W |
| 275/40 R18 99W |
| 275/35 R18 95W |
| 285/35 R18 101W XL |
| 285/35 R18 101W XL |
| 295/40 R18 103W |
| 295/40 R18 103W |
| 305/30 R19 102W XL |
| 305/30 R19 102W XL |
Potenza RE-71R Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/50 R15 82V |
| 195/55 R16 87V |
| 205/55 R16 91V |
| 205/50 R16 87V |
| 205/50 R15 86V |
| 205/45 R17 88W XL |
| 205/45 R16 87W XL |
| 215/45 R18 93W XL |
| 215/40 R18 89W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91W XL |
| 225/35 R19 88W XL |
| 225/50 R16 92V |
| 225/40 R18 92W XL |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/50 R18 95W |
| 235/45 R18 94W |
| 235/35 R19 91W XL |
| 235/40 R19 92W |
| 235/40 R18 95W XL |
| 235/45 R17 94W |
| 245/45 R17 95W |
| 245/35 R19 93W XL |
| 245/40 R19 98W XL |
| 245/35 R20 95W XL |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/40 R18 97W XL |
| 245/45 R18 100W XL |
| 255/40 R18 99W XL |
| 255/35 R19 96W XL |
| 255/40 R17 98W XL |
| 255/35 R18 94W XL |
| 255/40 R20 97W |
| 265/45 R18 104W XL |
| 265/35 R19 98W XL |
| 265/40 R19 98W |
| 265/35 R18 97W XL |
| 275/35 R18 95W |
| 275/35 R19 96W |
| 285/30 R18 93W |
| 285/35 R19 99W |
| 285/35 R20 100W |
| 295/30 R20 101W XL |
| 305/30 R19 102W XL |
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