Hankook Ventus Prime 4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

11^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 16 tests the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows a clear pattern of strong on-road grip in the dry (often near the top for braking and handling) and generally competitive wet grip on braking/handling when aquaplaning is not the limiting factor. It also repeatedly scores well on efficiency metrics in ADAC-style testing (notably fuel consumption) and can deliver good comfort/low noise in some fitments (e.g., motorhome test).

Its most consistent weakness is hydroplaning resistance-especially straight-line aquaplaning and curved aquaplaning-where it frequently ranks in the bottom quartile and sometimes last. This aquaplaning deficit likely explains several middling overall results despite otherwise good braking/handling. Noise performance is also inconsistent, ranging from class-leading to last depending on test and size/vehicle.

Performance Strengths

Dry Grip & Braking/Handling Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2022 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), contributing to 2nd overall (2/22)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), +1.4% from best (3/21)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), +1.9% from best (2/50)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2025 Moottori test (205/55 R16), +0.3% from best (2/8)
Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency Strong Details
• 1st place fuel consumption in 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17), 5.4 l/100km (1/16)
• 1st place fuel consumption in 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), 5.7 l/100km (1/16)
• 3rd place rolling resistance in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), +2.3% from best (3/21)
• 2nd place rolling resistance in 2023 AutoBild Best SUV Tires test (225/65 R17), +2.8% from best (2/12)
Wet Braking & Wet Handling (non-aquaplaning grip) Moderate Details
• 2nd place wet braking in 2022 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), +1.2% from best (2/22)
• 2nd place wet braking and 2nd place wet handling in 2025 Moottori test (205/55 R16), wet braking +2% from best; wet handling +0.6% from best (2/8)
• 3rd place wet braking in 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), +4.1% from best (3/50)
• 5th place wet braking in 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), albeit +15.1% from best (5/16)
Wear / Longevity (generally competitive) Moderate Details
• 4th place wear in 2022 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), 40,800 km (4/21)
• 6th place wear in 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), 49,900 km (6/16)
• 6th place wear in 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17), 44,700 km (6/16)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• 16th place straight aquaplaning in 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17), 72.9 km/h (16/16)
• 16th place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Die ReifenTester test (205/55 R17), 74.5 km/h (7/7)
• 43rd place straight aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), 77.6 km/h, +10.5% from best (43/50)
• 16th place curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17), +22.9% from best (16/16)
• 18th place curved aquaplaning in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16), +14.5% from best (18/21)
Wet Braking Variability (size/test dependent) Moderate Details
• 13th place wet braking in 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17), +14.6% from best (13/16)
• 6th place wet braking in 2025 Die ReifenTester test (205/55 R17), +14.7% from best (6/7)
• 5th place wet braking in Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires 2023 (205/55 R16), +8% from best (5/13)
Noise (inconsistent; sometimes class-worst) Moderate Details
• 7th place noise in 2025 Al Volante test (225/55 R18), 72.9 dB (7/7)
• Last (13/13) for noise in Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires 2023 (205/55 R16), 72.8 dB (13/13)
• 11th place noise in 2023 AutoBild Best SUV Tires test (225/65 R17), +4.3% from best (11/12)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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 ar...

Strong:
Fuel Consumption

Weak:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking - Concrete

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