Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

    Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2: 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 V12 evo2 appear in 2 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 does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    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 V12 evo2 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 prefer the Hankook Ventus RS4's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus RS4Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used11
    Best rank#4#1
    Avg rank4.53.3
    Latest test20212017
    Tire Lab Score85

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    85
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus RS4Hankook Ventus V12 evo2Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

    The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

    The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus RS4 vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

    The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus RS4 or Hankook Ventus V12 evo2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus RS4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 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 Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 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 V12 evo2 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 →