Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

    Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus RS4 and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 appear in 5 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 Hankook Ventus RS4 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.

    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 Hankook Ventus RS4 and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus RS4Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used14
    Best rank#4#1
    Avg rank4.54.8
    Latest test20212026
    Tire Lab Score85.4

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    85.4
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus RS4Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 4.1
    114
    Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 5.4
    1
    Hankook Ventus RS4
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.1
    1
    Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    The Hankook Ventus RS4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

    The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus RS4 or Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus RS4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus RS4 appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 in 4.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →