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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2


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
Michelin
Primacy 5
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
13
14
3
3
Best position
#2
#2
#1
#2
Average position
6.2
18.1
4.7
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
2026
2026
Available sizes
530
116
126
40

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet performance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry performance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
62%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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