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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

Today we're comparing two highly rated touring summer tyres: the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, successor to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, and the Michelin Primacy 4+, which evolved from the Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3.


Overall, in comparison tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms the Michelin Primacy 4+ in our rating system by 4%, with a score of 81% against 77%. These models were produced by Hankook and Michelin respectively.


In Vibilagare's test, out of 9 total tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranked 6th and the Michelin Primacy 4+ followed closely behind, securing the 7th position. Coming to the Autobild test, out of a staggering 55 tyres, the Hankook model clinched the 4th position, praised for its Aquaplaning - longitudal performance and its low Exterior noise. The Michelin Primacy 4+ was ranked one position behind at 5th, with its best features being its Comfort, and low Exterior noise.


In autobild 2024's test, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 demonstrated dynamic behavior on both wet and dry tracks. It exhibited short braking distances on dry surfaces but fell short in mileage. On the other hand, the Michelin Primacy 4+ impressed with its balanced high-performance potential, good handling qualities, short dry braking distances, and exhibited exemplary mileage and economy.


Test results from ADAC gave us another perspective. Out of 50 tyres, the Michelin Primacy 4+ ranked third, displaying a very balanced performance. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranked ninth, showing balanced performance on dry and wet tracks but showed slight weaknesses in Aquaplaning and efficiency.


Autoklub ČR's test saw 19 tyres with the Michelin Primacy 4+ placing a strong second, and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finishing ninth.


In conclusion, both tyres reflect the quality you'd expect from Hankook and Michelin. Although the Michelin Primacy 4+ consistently ranks in the top three in most tests done, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, with its dynamic handling especially in Aquaplaning performance, gives it a tough competition, coming up out on top in our ranking.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Number of tests
13
13
18
3
5
Best position
#2
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
6.2
4.3
6.1
3.7
2.2
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
530
123
47
34
63

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
100%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
87%

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