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Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Summer
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7.1 /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.

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 42022–20267.1
2022

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

2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#2
Autobild215/55 R17#2Příkladné
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/65 R17#5Příkladné
ADAC205/55 R16#9Dobré
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#9
2024
5× Tested
Autobild225/55 R17#3Příkladné
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Vibilagare215/55 R17#6
ADAC215/55 R17#8Uspokojivé
Autobild205/55 R16#8Dobré
2025
1× Tested
Aftonbladet225/45 R17#6
2026
1× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#11Uspokojivé

Tests (13)

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13 Tests 7× Recommended
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Sizes (223)

1 Variants

88

1 Variants

97

Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Exemplary3× (38%)
Good5× (63%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.4205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.3225/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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