Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 5 Premium2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Hankook (77%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 90% compared to 72% of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Ventus Prime 4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (53%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Michelin Primacy 5
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R13 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary2. Michelin Primacy 5 Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 Rating: Test winner | 9.1 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 8.4 | ||||||
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