Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

If you're trying to decide between the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and the Bridgestone Turanza 6, this comparison will help you understand the strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance of each tyre based on comprehensive tests.

The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, the successor to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, is ranked at a decent 77% in our rating system. Distinguished for its dynamic driving behaviour on wet and dry surfaces, short dry braking distances, and low rolling resistance, it performed well in various tests. However, its major drawback is the mediocre tyre wear. It scored 6th out of 10 in Aftonbladet's test and 5th out of 12 in Autobild's test. Hankook has yet to release a newer model to supersede this tyre. Learn more about the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or browse more tyres from Hankook

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Turanza 6, which replaces the Bridgestone Turanza T005, boasts its balanced driving characteristics, sure wet/dry handling, short braking distances, and impressively high mileage. Rated at an equal 77%, it holds a better position than its counterpart in the tests. It bagged the 2nd position out of 12 in Autobild's test, with its comfort, gravel traction, and rolling resistance being hailed as the best features. Despite slight weaknesses on dry and wet surfaces, it demonstrates superior aquaplaning properties and predicts high mileage. It was also ranked 4th out of 10 in Aftonbladet's test and outperformed Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in ADAC's test by securing the 6th position out of 16. Dig deeper into the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or explore other Bridgestone summer tyres

To summarise, while both tyres offer solid performance, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 comes out ahead in tests due to its greater overall balance and superior functionalities. Hankook Ventus Prime 4, on the other hand, might appeal to those looking for dynamic and fuel-efficient performance despite some sacrifice on tyre lifespan.