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Hankook Ventus Prime 4

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The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is a premium-touring summer tire that delivers a notably refined, confidence-inspiring drive for the money. Owners consistently rate it highly for quiet cruising, a smooth feel and strong dry grip, while independent tests back up its secure dry braking/handling and good efficiency. Wet-road performance is generally reassuring in normal conditions, but it becomes more dependent on tread depth and standing water depth than some key rivals.

8.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
88%
Wet Grip
83%
Road Feedback
82%
Handling
83%
Wear
77%
Comfort
81%
Buy again
78%
75 Reviews
82% Average
660,023 miles driven
15 Tests (avg: 6th)
Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Summer Premium
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8.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
84.8
1.8x / 23 tests
Off road
75.2
0.53x / 5 tests
Wet
75.1
2x / 52 tests
Value
74
0.42x / 27 tests
Comfort
60.3
0.32x / 15 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
83.7
30 tests
Handling
79.4
22 tests
Traction
69.3
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 16
Publications: 9
Period: 2022 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 75
Avg Rating: 81.7%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 11/16 8 metrics
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test Die Reifentester 2025 205/55 R17 6/7 7 metrics
2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test al volante 2025 225/55 R18 6/7 7 metrics
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test UTAC 2025 225/45 R17 6/14 8 metrics
2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test Moottori 2025 205/55 R16 3/8 5 metrics
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 225/55 R17 3/10 8 metrics
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 7/21 12 metrics
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 8/16 11 metrics
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 4/55 2 metrics
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews 2023 225/45 R18 13/13 13 metrics
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test Motor 2023 205/55 R16 7/8 8 metrics
2023 Best SUV Tires Tested Auto Bild Allrad 2023 225/65 R17 5/12 15 metrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 9/50 12 metrics
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Tire Reviews 2023 205/55 R16 7/13 13 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 2/22 12 metrics
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 2/44 2 metrics

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2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/50 R17 • 2026
11th/16
The Ventus Prime4 narrowly misses a good safety rating due to weak wet performance. The summary notes slightly indirect steering on dry roads but good grip. Wet braking, aquaplaning and handling are only fair or sufficient, which leads to early under- or oversteer. The environmental rating is just good thanks to high predicted mileage and low abrasion, although the tire is relatively heavy and noisy. Strengths include good handling at the limit on dry roads, high mileage and low fuel consumption; weaknesses include comfort issues on dry roads, wet-performance deficits and slightly increased weight.
2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
3rd/8
Scoring 8.9 overall, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 offers balanced performance with particular strengths in handling and aquaplaning resistance. In wet testing, the tire responds quickly and precisely to steering inputs. Braking distances are good in both wet and dry conditions, though not class-leading. While the tire performs well in most areas, its wet grip at higher speeds falls slightly behind the top performers. The Hankook offers good value with only minor compromises in performance.
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test
205/55 R17 • 2025
6th/7
The Hankook showed a mixed performance. It competed near the front in dry braking, but could not repeat that in the wet and lagged behind in handling grip. Testers concluded that although it did not play a starring role, its balanced nature makes it perfectly adequate for everyday use; however, caution is advised on wet road.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/55R15 85 V C B 69
195/55R15 85 V C B 69
16 inch
205/60R16 92 V A A 68
215/60R16 95 V A A 69
205/55R16 91 H C A 69
205/55R16 91 V C A 69
205/55R16 91 W C A 69
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 69
205/55R16 94 W XL C A 69
205/60R16 92 H B A 69
205/60R16 96 V XL B A 69
205/60R16 96 W XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 V XL B A 69
205/60R16 92 H B A 69
205/60R16 96 V XL B A 69
205/60R16 92 H B A 69
215/70R16 100 H A B 70
205/55R16 94 W XL C A 69
205/60R16 96 W XL B A 69
205/60R16 96 V XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 V XL B A 69
205/55R16 91 V C A 69
205/55R16 91 H C A 69
205/55R16 91 W C A 69
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 69
205/55R16 94 W XL C A 69
205/55R16 91 H C A 69
205/55R16 91 V C A 69
205/55R16 91 W C A 69
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 69
205/55R16 91 W C A 69
205/55R16 91 H A B 69
215/60R16 95 V C B 69
17 inch
215/55R17 94 W C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 69
225/50R17 94 W C A 71
215/55R17 94 W A A 69
215/55R17 94 W A A 69
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 69
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 69
205/50R17 89 V C A 69
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 69
215/55R17 94 V B A 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B A 69
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 69
215/55R17 94 V B A 69
225/60R17 99 V B A 69
225/60R17 99 V B A 69
215/45R17 91 Y XL A A 68
215/55R17 94 W C A 69
215/55R17 98 H XL A A 69
215/55R17 94 V B A 69
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 69
215/55R17 94 W C A 69
225/50R17 94 W C A 71
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
205/50R17 93 W B A 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B A 69
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 69
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 69
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 69
225/60R17 99 V B A 69
225/45R17 91 W B A 69
225/45R17 91 W C A 70
205/50R17 89 V C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 69
215/55R17 94 W C A 69
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 69
225/60R17 99 V B A 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B A 69
18 inch
245/45R18 100 W XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 W XL C A 69
245/40R18 97 W XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 W XL C A 69
245/40R18 97 W XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 Y XL B B 70
245/40R18 97 W XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 W XL C A 69
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4

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April 18, 2022

Hi, does the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in size 225/55 R17 have a Rim Fringe Protection? Thanks

Unfortunately we don't haev details of the rim protection in each size yet, we recommended you speak to Hankook directly who should be able to advise.
July 4, 2022

I chose these tires just a second ago in 205/60/r16. But I am wondering: Is there difference in performance between the 2 variants in this size (92v vs 96H)? I found the ventus prime 3 which seems to have a difference in performance between those 2 types.

The EU label is the best option to see basic performance stats, it might be they're the same tire or very similar.
February 17, 2024

The tire size specification for my vehicle is 215/60 r16 95s. Would there be any adversity if I put 215/60 R16 99V XL hankook ventus prime 4s on it?

No, you can always go up in load rating. There might be a potential small loss in comfort compared to a 95 tire, and an improvement in handling, however these differences are very small.
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Review Summary

Based on 71 user reviews

Across 71 reviews, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is generally seen as a strong value-focused touring tire, most often praised for being quiet, smooth and confidence-inspiring with strong dry handling and good wet grip when new. Many drivers also highlight stable braking/handling and an overall “premium feel” for the price compared with more expensive rivals. The most repeated drawback is faster-than-expected wear, with several owners reporting that wet grip (and sometimes noise) deteriorates noticeably as tread depth drops; a smaller but recurring group also finds the ride a bit stiff/harsh on some cars.

Strengths
  • Low road noise / quiet cruising (especially when new)
  • Comfortable
  • Smooth ride
  • Strong dry grip and handling
  • Good wet grip and braking (particularly when new)
  • Excellent value for money vs premium brands
  • Stable
  • Confidence-inspiring behavior at speed
Areas for Improvement
  • Tends to wear faster than expected / shorter tread life
  • Wet grip drops off as the tire wears (especially near end of life)
  • Noise can increase with age/wear or certain road surfaces
  • Ride can feel stiff/firm for some vehicles

Top 3 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Given 81% while driving a Volkswagen Jetta 1.4TSi 170Sport (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 8,000 average miles
This Ventus Prime 4 replaced the previous Ventus Prime 3 set. Tire is also a size up from 45 profile to 50 profile to correct speedometer error (10km/h error in Prime 3 to 2km/h error for the current Prime 4). Dry grip is good but tends to spin the wheels on slight incline if the throttle is not gentle compared to Prime 3. Prime 3 didn't have this issue in the dry. Wet grip for the Prime 4 is improvement over Prime 3, overall more confidence in wet conditions. Wear rate is supposed to be better than Prime 3 but have noticed a slight feathering on the side blocks after several long distance drives. Also noticed that the tire pressures needed to be increased from 230kPa to 250kPa. Higher pressures actually improved ride comfort, improved handling and overall softness of suspension damping.
Helpful 988
July 13, 2025
Given 91% while driving a Toyota Yaris (195/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
One of the best tires I have in my life. Phenomenal dry grip while acceleration, no wheel spin is present. In dry they have no competition, in wet they are great. Silent and comfortable as well. My thoughts were I will try them and if it will be mistake they were at least cheap. But these tires were much better in every aspect than previous Continentals so Hankook is my prefered brand now. This is third season and I´m still impresed.
Helpful 1068
May 3, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Caddy maxi 200bhp (205/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
So, these are on a 2 litre VW Caddy Maxi Life. Bearing in mind that this is a car/van/car, and is quite tall. The tires handle well, seem to stop well and give good fuel consumption. Cannot comment on wear as all 4 tires currently have 7mm of tread. The price for them here in Ireland is competetive, so yes, i would buy again.
Helpful 1065
April 26, 2025

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Latest Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 60% while driving a Ford Transit Connect (215/55 R17) on for 15,000 miles
On the wear strip after 15k miles steady driving! Avoid
Helpful 125
January 27, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 83% while driving a Hyundai Getz (185/65 R14) on mostly motorways for 30,000 easy going miles
It was nice, I was pleased.
Helpful 191
January 1, 2026
Given 63% while driving a Hyundai Accent (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,840 spirited miles
Hyundai accent blue/solaris/verna 195/50/16 original size. I use size 195/55/16 to increase comfort. I was using continental ecocontact5 before. I wanted to save a little, but I regretted it.
Helpful 187
December 14, 2025
Given 85% while driving a Peugeot 508 SALOON (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 easy going miles
I replaced my worn out Michelin pilot sport 4 with the Ventus prime 4 and the difference in comfort and noice was noticeable. Dry and wet grip were not on par with the Michelin, but not significantly worse. Used them for only around 5000km before I sold the car, but as a touring tire, and for half the price of the Michelin, you cannot go wrong with them. Especially comfort wise.
Helpful 189
December 6, 2025
Given 86% while driving a Toyota Camry (205/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 39,000 spirited miles
I'll start with the positives:
1- High safety with these tires. Despite having approximately three studs per tire, I didn't experience any vibration or sudden blowouts from any tire, even while driving at speeds exceeding 120 km/h.
2- The grip level remained almost constant over two years of use in desert city weather. The difference between the first day of use and the last was negligible, especially considering the high speeds I typically took on turns. This contrasts with other tire brands where the difference between old and new tires is significant.
3- Very low wear rate and long tire life. I reached 50,000 km with approximately half the tread remaining.
4- Excellent comfort.
5- Very quiet tire noise when new.

Disadvantages:
1- The biggest problem with this tire is its tendency to pick up nails from the road. Each tire has approximately three nail holes, a problem I haven't experienced with any other tire from any other company.
2- There's a significant difference in noise level between the new and old tires.
Helpful 244
December 3, 2025
Given 67% while driving a Honda City (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Perfect budget tire, which is quite good in both dry and wet grip. However is quite noisy and harsh ride in my opinion.
Helpful 203
November 25, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Toyota Prius (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 19,000 average miles
Got this tire as I had previous good experience with Hankook. Overall I was happy with it but there was room for improvement. In the dry, it is silent and very direct, making it good for any environment and driving style, with short brake distance and good fuel efficiency. In the wet I was diasppointed, the car was very often unstable because of slight aquaplaning. I was unhappy with the material quality as well, this tire seems very prone to punctures (2 times in 4 months), costing me a lot to get them running again. They also collected a lot more dust than other tires on the sidewall, as I found. I felt safe using them until now but I know it is time to move on. There was god tread left in the tires when I got the removed.
Helpful 304
November 25, 2025
Given 61% while driving a BMW 320i (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I had these tires on my BMW F30 LCI 320iA xDrive (225/50R17 98W XL) and absolutely hated them. They had a strange “feature”: after about 10-15 minutes of highway driving, they began to produce a faint but clearly audible whining noise at a constant pitch. Once the tires warmed up, their characteristics seemed to change. At first, I suspected something was wrong with the car, perhaps the differential or bearings, but after having it checked, everything was fine. The noise disappeared completely once I switched to new summer tires. In general, they were also much louder than the advertised 69 dB rating would suggest.

I’m now running Michelin Primacy 5 tires, which are quiet and excellent in every respect.
Helpful 264
November 12, 2025
Given 84% while driving a Honda Jazz (195/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 300 average miles
The new Hankook tires have only been used for a week, but they already feel smooth and comfortable—soft, with minimal road noise and low vibration. The value for money is excellent
Helpful 266
October 1, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Ford Cmax (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 55,000 average miles
I have this tire for 3 years. I'm driving 80% on motorways and 20% short distances. I made 55000 km. Now i have 3-4mm of tread and they are due to replace.
When new the grip in dry and wet were exellent. The only negative i had is that they were a bit noisy, especially on certain tarmac. After 2 seasons tread went down to 5mm, wet grip started to get worse and noise level increased even further. Now i have between 3-4 mm of tread left and in the wet grip is gone, dry grip is getting bad. Car is slipping a lot and is not safe to drive anymore. They are also now very noisy on the motorway. I was happy with them for the first two seasons, but a tire shouldn't lost grip at 5mm of tread. Never had this problem with pirelli and goodyear.
Helpful 305
September 21, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Honda City (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Coming from Michelin Primacy, I have doubts when choosing Hankook VP4 (I've never tried Hankook before, this is my first time.). Surprisingly, it delivered exceptional performance with half the price of Michelin Primacy. The ride is quiet and smooth and absorbs the road vibrations pretty well. On wet condition, it performed better than Michelin Primacy as Michelin Primacy loses grip on wets and been aquaplaning a lot. The only reason I disliked about VP4 is the wear, it wears out pretty quickly (I am nearing 25,000kms). But with a competitive pricing and great performance, I can kinda accepts the wear issue. I would definitely recommend VP4. As of now, I would wait for VP5 in the hope that they would fix the wear issue while improving the performance of the tire.
Helpful 454
September 2, 2025
Given 43% while driving a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 10,000 spirited miles
My lease company replace OEM Michelins with these to the rear of my car after those lasted over 30k miles. Noticeable drop off in grip in comparison that it only worse in wet/damp conditions. Unless delicate with throttle easy to break traction from standstill or around low speed roundabouts. Lowered tire pressure to below that recommended by Tesla which slightly improved things. Just had to have them replaced as they had 2mm left after just 10k miles
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Helpful 456
August 29, 2025
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