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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Hankook ION Evo

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
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
14
13
4
16
1
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#3
#1
Average position
6.3
4.3
3.3
5.5
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
2026
2023
2025
Available sizes
532
123
40
153
66

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Hankook ION Evo
82%

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