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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

Let's dive into the details of two summer tyres namely: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, both of which are a replacement of their previous models Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance respectively.


The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, a Hankook's summer touring tyre, scored an 85% rating in our tests. It excelled in features such as Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, and Aquaplaning - longitudinal, and had a notably low exterior noise. It ranked 6th in the Vibilagare test out of 9 tyres, stood second among 51 tyres in the Autobild test and 9th in the ADAC test out of 50 tyres. However, it has areas to improve, such as the Low Aquaplaning Resistance as well as High External Noise and it showed slightly below-average mileage.


On the other hand, we've the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 - Goodyear's summer tyre offering. This tyre scored a slightly higher rating of 87% in our tests. Its standout features were mileage, Price/Value, and Comfort. In the respective tests, it bettered the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, ranking 4th in the Vibilagare test, 18th in the Autobild test while standing the first in the ADAC test showing its prominence and good performance against a bigger pool of tires. It comprehensively offered strong performance with excellent Wet and Dry Handling, low Noise, and good Levels of Comfort. However, it didn't perform as well in Aquaplaning resistance and Dry Braking.


Summarizing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ticks the boxes for those aiming for strong handling and braking in both wet and dry conditions, though it fell slightly short on mileage and had higher external noise. The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, whereas, proved to be a very well balanced tyre, offering a comfortable ride with excellent mileage and performed well in handling in wet and dry conditions, but didn't perform ideally on Aquaplaning resistance and dry braking.


Upon comparison, The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 performs better overall in the tests. But each tyre has its own strengths to offer, making the final decision subjective based on individual preference.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
13
18
3
2
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#1
Average position
6.2
6.1
3.3
1.0
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
530
47
40
23

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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