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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Let's take a closer look at two touring summer tyres: the Michelin Primacy 4+ and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. Both of these tyres have replaced previous models, with the Primacy 4+ taking over from the Michelin Primacy 4 and 3, and the Ventus Prime 4 stepping in place of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. Here, we put these two tyres head-to-head, analyzing test data to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each.


The Michelin Primacy 4+1 scored lower overall in our rating, coming in at 77% compared to Hankook’s 81%. However, looking at various tests, significant differences between these two tyres start to show.


The Michelin Primacy 4+ excels in comfort, with lower exterior noise and a balanced performance, obtaining positions as high as 2nd in Autoklub ČR and 3rd in ADAC. Special mention went to its high mileage and economy, as well as superior handling qualities and short dry braking distances from the autobild 2024 report1. However, the tyre didn’t perform as well overall in some tests, dropping to 5th in Autobild and 7th in Vibilagare.


In contrast, the Hankook Ventus Prime 42 shows a more consistent performance across different tests. It scored higher in Autobild and Vibilagare in 4th and 6th places, respectively. The tyre was praised for dynamic performance on both wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, and low rolling resistance. However, it performed lower in other tests, positioning 9th in Autoklub ČR and ADAC. The tyre’s less impressive mileage and slight weakness in aquaplaning situations and efficiency were noted as areas of improvement.


In summary, the Michelin Primacy 4+ and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stand as strong summer touring tyres. While the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 received a higher overall rating, the Michelin Primacy 4+ showed substantial strengths in certain areas. Choosing between these two may come down to individual preferences over handling and comfort or consistency across diverse conditions. Please check each tyre's details on their page - Michelin Primacy 4+ and Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
13
13
18
6
15
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#3
#2
Average position
4.3
6.2
6.1
4.7
9.0
Latest test
2025
2026
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
123
530
47
146
225

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

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