Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Hankook Ventus RS4 appear in 30 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus RS4 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Hankook Ventus RS4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Hankook Ventus RS4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Hankook Ventus RS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Hankook Ventus RS4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Hankook Ventus RS4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 5.0 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Hankook Ventus RS4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus RS4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks better than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Hankook Ventus RS4 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
