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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and the Firestone Roadhawk are two summer tyres worth noting in your comparison. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. Understanding their performance in independent tests will enable you to make the best purchasing decision.


The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 succeeded the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, improving upon its predecessor's features. In our rating, it garnered a high score of 81%. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 excels in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking, as seen in the Autobild tests where it ranked 2nd out of 51 tyres. However, it displayed some weaknesses concerning aquaplaning and efficiency, according to autozeitung 2018 tests. Despite this, it still shows excellent handling on both dry and wet surfaces. Please note, it has an average comfort level according to the autobild 2022 test. Check for the full review on the Hankook's site.


In contrast, the Firestone Roadhawk, manufactured by Firestone, scored a bit lower in our rating, attaining 59%. This tyre displayed outstanding performance on dry surfaces and boasted efficiency and lightness. Drawbacks include a lack of balance and poor performance on wet surfaces, resulting in a downgrade in several tests. Moreover, its lifespan leaves something to be desired. As seen in the ADAC testing, it ranked 20th out of 50, whereas it ranked 30th out of 51 in the Autobild tests, significantly lower than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.


Summing up, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms the Firestone Roadhawk in most of the tested criteria and rankings. Hankook offers better braking and handling skills, especially in wet conditions, which is significant for summer tyres. It's the obvious pick if considering the two's performances in mutual tests. However, note that Firestone Roadhawk does score significantly higher when it comes to efficiency and is remarkably lighter.


Overall, both are intriguing options depending on your driving preferences and conditions-Prioritize safety and wet surface performance with Hankook, but consider Firestone if low weight and efficiency are crucial for you.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Firestone
Roadhawk
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
13
21
3
14
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#2
Average position
6.2
11.9
3.3
5.5
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
530
164
40
706

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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