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Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a better rating of 76% compared to 66% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the Ventus Prime 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where WetProof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
WetProof
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
14
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
5.6
6.1
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
47
176

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 32 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Dry braking
Nokian WetProof
99%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Dry handling
Nokian WetProof
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian WetProof
43%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Nokian WetProof
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WetProof
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WetProof
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Wet braking
Nokian WetProof
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Wet handling
Nokian WetProof
98%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
98%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian WetProof
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WetProof
99%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
95%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Exterior noise
Nokian WetProof
99%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Comfort
Nokian WetProof
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Interior noise
Nokian WetProof
95%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Nokian WetProof
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WetProof
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Mileage
Nokian WetProof
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Price/value
Nokian WetProof
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
99%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian WetProof
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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