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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Comparing the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and the Cooper Zeon CS8 reveals some differences and similarities that might help you decide which model best meets your needs.


The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, a follow-up to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 model, is highly rated at 77% in our review. It is a summer touring tyre noted for its excellent dry braking, dry handling and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it ranked an impressive 2nd out of 51 tyres. It performed well on both dry and wet roads but displayed a slight weakness in aquaplaning and environmentally. Despite this, it was also noted for its excellent handling on dry and wet tracks and good mileage in the Autobild 2022 review.


The Cooper Zeon CS8, on the other hand, is a summer tyre model that carries a lower rating of 34% in our review. Made in Great Britain, this tyre ranked a middling 27th out of 51 tyres in the Autobild test. It was reported to perform reasonably well on wet roads but was more inconsistent on dry roads. Significant weaknesses were also spotted in the tyre's environmental impact, wear and tear, and efficiency.


When taking test comparisons into account, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has consistently outperformed Cooper Zeon CS8. The Hankook tyre regularly placed in the higher ends of test results, contrasting the middling to low performances of the Cooper tyre.


As a verdict, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shines as the better performer between the two, offering more balanced and consistent performance. Although, the Cooper Zeon CS8 could be a viable option for those focusing exclusively on wet road performances.


Remember that while these comparisons give a good impression, always make sure to select your tires according to your specific driving conditions and needs to experience the best performance and safety.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Michelin
Primacy 5
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
13
14
3
18
Best position
#2
#9
#1
#1
Average position
6.2
19.7
4.7
6.1
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2024
Available sizes
530
145
126
47

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Cooper Zeon CS8
90%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

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