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Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Summer
Premium
7.3 /10 Conditionally recommended

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

14 Tests Price from: £57 532 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Well-balanced handling on both dry and wet roads, offering predictable stability and control.

Outstanding braking performance with short stopping distances in both dry and wet conditions.

Low rolling resistance that helps improve fuel efficiency and overall driving economy.

Dynamic, sporty steering response that delivers an agile driving experience.

Competitive pricing paired with a strong price-performance ratio and impressive mileage.

Weaknesses

Moderate aquaplaning performance, with some users noting less resistance in heavy wet conditions.

Average ride comfort and slightly lower cornering grip when compared to top-tier alternatives.

Mediocre durability and environmental efficiency, as reflected in only moderate mileage.

Noticeable external noise levels during pass-bys, which can affect overall driving quietness.

History

Ventus Prime3 K1252016–20228.3Ventus Prime 42022–20267.3
2022

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was launched and replaced Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125.

2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#2
Autobild215/55 R17#2Exemplary
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/65 R17#5Exemplary
ADAC205/55 R16#9Good
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#9
2024
5× Tested
Autobild225/55 R17#3Exemplary
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Vibilagare215/55 R17#6
ADAC215/55 R17#8Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#8Good
2025
1× Tested
Aftonbladet225/45 R17#6
2026
2× Tested
AvD215/55 R17#8Highly recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#11Satisfactory

Tests (14)

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14 Tests 8× Recommended
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
8thHighly recommended
VW T-Roc
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#11 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
11thSatisfactory
Audi A4
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
8thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2024
8thGood
VW Golf
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#9 Of 30 Tyres
ADAC2023
9thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#2 Of 21 Tyres
Autobild2022
2ndExemplary
VW Passat
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Sizes (223)

145/80 R13

1 Variants

88
175/80 R13

1 Variants

97

Ratings

Tested 9× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended4× (44%)
●Good5× (56%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.5225/xx Rxx 9.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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