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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Hankook (83%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has A rating. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
17
13
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.6
6.2
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
41
530

Dry

Dry
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
62%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%

Wet

Wet
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%

Snow

Snow
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Price/value
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%

Ice

Ice
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Ice braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%

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