Segment
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
Comparison: Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R13 - R23 | |
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The Uniroyal RainSport 5 and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are both summer tyres but they're designed for different use cases. The RainSport 5 is classed as an ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyre, whereas the Ventus Prime 4 is a touring tyre.
The RainSport 5 from Uniroyal has a reputation for performing well in wet conditions, particularly in preventing aquaplaning. This is reflected in the tyre’s best-rated features, such as ‘Aquaplaning - cross’. However, according to Autobild, its performance on dry surfaces falls short, with issues including unsteady handling and limited grip. In the Autobild test, the RainSport 5 finished 36th out of 51, and came in 5th place in the Autoklub test (19 tyres in total).
On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 from Hankook is a more all-rounded performer, excelling in both wet and dry conditions. The tyre boasts features such as excellent dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. The Autobild test rated it 2nd best tyre out of 51, a stark contrast to the RainSport 5's 36th place. The Prime 4 also fared relatively well in the ADAC and Autoklub tests, earning 9th spots in both. Overall, the consensus on the Ventus Prime 4 is positive. However, pay attention to concerns about slightly inadequate aquaplaning resistance and subdued environmental efficiency.
In conclusion, if wet performance is your priority, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 has the upper hand. However, if a consistent and improved all-round performance is what you’re after, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is the better choice. As always, your personal experience could differ based on specific use cases and driving styles. Therefore, always consider your own specific needs and preferences when selecting a tyre.
Moreover, no recent replacement models were found for either of these tyres, so you can be confident that these models are still up-to-date.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 16.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Offroad
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,9 | 27,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 35,9 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 101,5 | 104,4 | 98,6 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 101 | 100,6 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | 3,1 | 3,4 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 38,4 | 33,5 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 35,8 | 27,8 | |||||
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