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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 76% of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ventus Prime 4 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
15
13
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.1
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
176
127

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 49 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Dry Handling Objective
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
99%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Price Mileage Ratio
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Fuel Consumption
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
31%
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Sustainability
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
27%
Tyre Weight
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%

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Tread pattern comparison

Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Michelin Primacy 4+
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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