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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

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
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
13
18
3
6
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#3
Average position
6.2
6.1
3.3
4.7
Latest test
2026
2024
2026
2026
Available sizes
530
47
40
146

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
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%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%

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