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 dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus RS4 | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 85.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus RS4
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus RS4 | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No 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 / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.1 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No 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 →
