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Comparison: Minerva F209 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Minerva (25%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a better rating of 76% compared to 33% of the Minerva F209. The first tyre test of Minerva F209 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the F209 and the Ventus Prime 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Minerva
F209
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
2
15
Best position
#29
#2
Average position
32.0
6.1
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
113
176

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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