Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Vredestein Ultrac
Across the dataset, Hankook generally stops shorter in the dry and wet, scores higher overall more often (5 test wins to 2), and brings notably better wear and rolling resistance. Vredestein counters with class-leading resistance in deeper water and confident wet handling feel in several tests. The result is a clear divergence: everyday safety and cost-of-ownership versus wet-weather confidence at speed and aquaplaning headroom.
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 nine tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | seven | |
| Vredestein Ultrac | two |
While it might look like the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is better than the Vredestein Ultrac 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 dry and wet braking across most tests
- Low rolling resistance and strong fuel efficiency
- Excellent wear and abrasion performance, leading to lower total cost
- Balanced handling with good value pricing
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Confident wet handling feel in several tests
- Competitive dry dynamics with precise steering
- Often quiet and comfortable with stable cornering
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.17% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.27% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scored 6.06% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 2.02% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 7.16% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.77% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.65% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 3.7% more points than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.26% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 4.42% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 11.83% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during five noise tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 measured 0.49% quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Noise: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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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 40.32% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Wear: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a 45.79% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Value: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac cost 3.43% less than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Price: Vredestein Ultrac
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had a 7.52% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
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 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 used 3.39% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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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 42.84% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac.
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%
Vredestein Ultrac Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Vredestein Ultrac highly, praising its confident wet grip (including aquaplaning resistance), solid dry performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. Handling is described as predictable and safe, with several noting good value versus premium rivals. A minority report faster-than-expected tread wear, and a few mention noise or steering feel, but these are less common. Overall sentiment skews positive given the high number of strong reviews.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 77%
Conclusion
The Ultrac's case is clear if your priority is wet stability at speed and aquaplaning security: it repeatedly tops straight and curved aquaplaning and can feel more confident in subjective wet handling, though results swing by test. However, it pays for that with higher rolling resistance, shorter mileage, and, in some tests, longer wet braking. In warm climates with frequent heavy rain or where high-speed wet composure matters, the Ultrac fits well; for broad everyday use, the Hankook is the smarter all-round choice.
Key Differences
- Braking: Hankook typically stops shorter in both dry and wet; Vredestein has a few isolated wins but is less consistent.
- Aquaplaning: Vredestein clearly leads in straight and curved aquaplaning across most tests.
- Wet handling: Mixed results, but Vredestein often edges subjective/control at the limit; Hankook is safer-feeling but can lose grip in deeper water.
- Efficiency: Hankook has lower rolling resistance and better fuel use in multiple tests.
- Longevity: Hankook's tread life is substantially higher (e.g., +70-83% in major tests).
- Value: Hankook tends to be cheaper to buy and run (better price/value indices).
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.