Hankook Ventus RS4 Review - Our Honest Opinion [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Ventus RS4, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Passenger
Driving Style	Extreme Performance Summer
Season	Summer
Release Date	2018
Run Flat?	No

Review Summary

In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Hankook Ventus RS4:

Dry condition grip is excellent.
Temperature resistance is decent.
Tread life is quite low.

Pricing

Enter your tyre size below to see the best prices for your specific size (if unsure, check placard on the driver's side door or your existing tyres).

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Hankook Ventus RS4 in Australia

This offering by Hankook has been around in Australia for about 6 years. Especially designed for regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles, it comes in a total of 27 sizes.

This extreme performance summer tyre is a solid option for those looking for a summer tyre in the mid-range of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Ventus RS4 Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Ventus RS4 tyres.

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 200, the Ventus RS4 would theoretically last 2 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

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.

These tyres score a grade of AA.

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.

These tyres score a grade of A.

Warranty

The Ventus RS4 tyres have a warranty of 5 years.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these extreme performance summer tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

The Ventus RS4 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their car rubber with some tyres designed for extreme performance summer action.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

Treadwear: 200
Traction: AA (scale: AA, A, B, C)
Temperature Resistance: A (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 27 sizes of the Ventus RS4 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

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