Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Hankook consistently lands near the sharp end of rankings with strong braking performance-especially in the wet-plus tidy handling and low rolling resistance. Toyo counters with a quieter, more supple character, competitive aquaplaning resistance, and often a lower purchase price, though its wet braking and wear lag behind Hankook in most tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | seven | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is better than the Toyo Proxes Comfort purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking (e.g., up to ~12% shorter wet in ADAC 2023)
- Balanced, secure handling on wet and dry with sporty steering feel
- Lower rolling resistance in most tests (fuel-saving)
- Stronger wear and abrasion results (better longevity/value)
- Low external noise and good ride comfort
- Competitive aquaplaning resistance (often stronger in curved/straight aqua)
- Often lower purchase price in several market/tests
- Light tyre weight and very low rolling resistance in some tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 0.98% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.96% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.07% faster around a lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scored 5.56% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 4.58% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 8.51% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.23% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.03% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort scored 5% more points than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.38% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Circle: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Toyo Proxes Comfort performed equally well in straight aqua tests.
Best In Straight Aqua: Both tyres performed equally well
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort slipped out at a 3.34% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had 3.5% better traction on gravel than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Gravel Traction: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dirt Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one dirt handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 2.11% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Dirt Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Sand Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had 10.8% better traction in sand than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Sand Traction: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort had 5.95% better traction on grass than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Grass Traction: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Mud Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had 10.02% better traction in mud than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Mud Traction: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scored 3.16% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during four noise tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort measured 0.88% quieter than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Noise: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort weighed 8.79% less than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Tyre Weight: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during three wear tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is predicted to cover 10.2% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wear: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 proved to have a 10.08% better value based on price/1000km than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Value: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during four price tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort cost 0.7% less than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Price: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had a 4.72% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Toyo Proxes Comfort performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 emitted 10.94% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly for its quiet, comfortable ride, strong dry grip, confident wet performance (especially when new), and excellent value versus premium rivals. Handling stability and braking inspire confidence across varied conditions, with many noting a step up in refinement and noise compared to previous tyres. A recurring downside is faster-than-expected wear, with multiple reports of wet grip and overall performance declining as tread depth drops, alongside noise increasing as the tyre ages. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with durability-related concerns being the main caveat.
Based on 75 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Toyo Proxes Comfort Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Toyo Proxes Comfort highly, praising its strong wet and dry grip, quiet and comfortable ride, and excellent value and wear for daily use. Many report predictable handling and confidence in rain, with several noting good motorway manners. A minority found the tyre less engaging when pushed, citing early understeer and weaker dry braking at the limit. Overall sentiment is solidly positive with standout performance for the price.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Conclusion
Toyo appeals if comfort, quietness, and aquaplaning margins rank highest, and if upfront price is the priority. However, its extended wet braking and average wear are meaningful trade-offs. If you drive in mixed or wet climates or value safety-critical stopping distances, choose the Hankook. If your use is mostly urban/motorway in lighter rain with a focus on cabin serenity and price, the Toyo remains a sensible, budget-friendly option.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Hankook typically stops shorter (e.g., 34.1 m vs 36.5 m; 35.8 m vs 40.6 m).
- Handling character: Hankook neutral/sportier; Toyo can feel softer with delayed response.
- Aquaplaning: Toyo often edges Hankook in straight/curved aqua metrics.
- Noise/comfort: Toyo quieter on average; Hankook sometimes louder but composed.
- Efficiency and wear: Hankook frequently lower rolling resistance and better mileage/abrasion; Toyo shows lower RR in select tests but generally lower tread life.
- Value: Hankook often delivers better cost-per-1000 km despite Toyo's lower sticker price in several sizes.
Overall Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.