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Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Summer
Premium
7.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.

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Ventus Prime 4
7.4
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7.8
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6.6
GoodYearPremium
Efficientgrip Performance 2
8.8
ToyoUpper-middle
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7.4
GoodyearPremium
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9.2
NokianUpper-middle
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8.2
KleberUpper-middle
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DebicaBudget
Presto
4.0
TriangleB
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9.9
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Cinturato (C3)
9.7
MichelinPremium
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8.4
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7.4
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6.7
BFUpper-middle
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6.1
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Well-balanced handling on both dry and wet roads, offering predictable stability and control.

Outstanding braking performance with short stopping distances in both dry and wet conditions.

Low rolling resistance that helps improve fuel efficiency and overall driving economy.

Dynamic, sporty steering response that delivers an agile driving experience.

Competitive pricing paired with a strong price-performance ratio and impressive mileage.

Weaknesses

Moderate aquaplaning performance, with some users noting less resistance in heavy wet conditions.

Average ride comfort and slightly lower cornering grip when compared to top-tier alternatives.

Mediocre durability and environmental efficiency, as reflected in only moderate mileage.

Noticeable external noise levels during pass-bys, which can affect overall driving quietness.

History

Ventus Prime3 K1252016–20228.3Ventus Prime 42022–20267.4
2022

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was launched and replaced Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125.

2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#2
Autobild215/55 R17#2Exemplary
2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/65 R17#5Exemplary
ADAC205/55 R16#9Good
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#9
2024
5× Tested
Autobild225/55 R17#3Exemplary
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Vibilagare215/55 R17#6
ADAC215/55 R17#8Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#8Good
2025
1× Tested
Aftonbladet225/45 R17#6
2026
3× Tested
Motor235/55 R18#4Recommended
AvD215/55 R17#8Highly recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#11Satisfactory

Tests (15)

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15 Tests 9× Recommended
Motor Summer
235/55 R18
#4 Of 8 Tyres
Motor2026
4thRecommended
Skoda Kodiaq
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
8thHighly recommended
VW T-Roc
1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended
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7.Toyo Proxes ComfortHighly recommended
8.Hankook Ventus Prime 4Highly recommended
9.Maxxis Premitra HP6Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#11 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
11thSatisfactory
Audi A4
Autobild Summer
225/55 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/65 R17
#5 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#9 Of 50 Tyres
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#9 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#2 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#2 Of 21 Tyres

Sizes (223)

1 Variants

88

1 Variants

97

Hankook Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Hankook's current summer passenger range spans the new Ventus Evo UHP flagship, the comfort-led Ventus Prime 4 tourer and the iON Evo electric-vehicle specialist.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 10× By professional organizations

Exemplary4× (40%)
Satisfactory6× (60%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.5xxx/xx R18 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.5225/xx Rxx 9.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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