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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3


When it comes to summer tyres, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Semperit Speed-Life 3 are two notable options in the market. This comparison brings out significant strengths and weaknesses of these two models based on extensive tyre tests and grading.


The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 holds a more favourable rating of 81% compared to its counterpart, Semperit Speed-Life 3 that rests at 59%. With an enviable position of 2 out of 51 tyres in Autobild test, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms Semperit Speed-Life 3 which was placed at 43. The Hankook model excels particularly in Dry braking, Dry handling, and Wet braking. However, it has some slight weaknesses including slightly worse performance under aquaplaning conditions and lower efficiency.


Meanwhile, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 received positive reviews for its efficiency and good performance on wet surfaces, yet criticisms for its less balanced performance and some weaknesses on dry surfaces. Semperit's shortcomings were further emphasized in Autoklub ČR test, securing the 19th position out of 50.


It's also worth mentioning that Hankook Ventus Prime 4 boasts of dynamic handling on dry and wet surfaces, short dry braking distance, and low rolling resistance. Nonetheless, its mileage could be a bit unsatisfactory. This model has replaced the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, showing significant improvements.


On the other hand, the Semperit Speed-Life 3, despite its below-average performance, delivers good efficiency and remarkable performance on wet roads. It also comes after the Semperit Speed-Life, bringing some notable enhancements to the table.


To sum up, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows superior strength in tests, making it a more reliable choice for summer tyres. For further information about these tyres and their manufacturers, visit Hankook and Semperit.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
13
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.2
18.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
530
116

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
85%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
61%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
49%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
58%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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