Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 17
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 97
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 finished ahead 2 times and the Ventus Prime 4 once. The ZIEX ZE320 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Falken ZIEX ZE320 if you value the strongest braking-led safety performance (especially wet braking) and a more engaging, confidence-building touring feel. Choose the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if you prioritise high mileage and slightly better fuel economy, drive mostly steady-state kilometres, and are willing to be more cautious in the wet-particularly near the limit or in emergency manoeuvres.
Where the ZIEX ZE320 is stronger
- Stronger braking performance overall across shared tests, including a big ADAC dry-braking advantage (33.9 m vs 36.7 m) and a large wet-braking win in ReifenTester (23.19 m vs 26.59 m)
- Often more confidence-inspiring handling scores in the touring-oriented test (wins in subjective dry and wet handling), described as agile yet stable and comfortable
- Good straight-line aquaplaning results in two tests (e.g., 80.4 km/h vs 74.5 km/h in ReifenTester; 75.2 vs 72.9 km/h in ADAC)
Where the Ventus Prime 4 is stronger
- Clearly better predicted longevity in ADAC (44,700 km vs 37,500 km), supporting lower cost per kilometre for high-mileage drivers
- Slight fuel-consumption advantage in ADAC (5.4 vs 5.6 l/100 km), plus generally efficient touring intent
- Competitive wet handling and wet braking in the combined test (wet braking 34.0 m vs 36.3 m; wet handling 77.4 s vs 78.9 s), with strong aquaplaning reputation in that report
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
ZIEX ZE320 vs Ventus Prime 4 at a glance
| Category | ZIEX ZE320 | Gap | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 3 | The ZIEX ZE320 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 1 |
| Wet11 measurements | 6 | The ZIEX ZE320 stopped 2.3% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 2 | 1 | |
| Value4 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The ZIEX ZE320 by 0.6 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating17 and 97 reviews | 87% | The ZIEX ZE320 by 5 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The ZIEX ZE320 by 7 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +3.4% | The ZIEX ZE320 was dearer in 1 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 53 | 49 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | ZIEX ZE320 | Field | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | P1 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | P13 of 14 | P6 of 14 |
Performance profile
6 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
ZIEX ZE320
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
ZIEX ZE320
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
ZIEX ZE320
Ventus Prime 4
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | ZIEX ZE320 | Gap | Ventus Prime 4 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 34.86 | 3.6% | 36.19 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 31.26 | 2.3% | 31.7 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 37.7 | 10.5% | 42.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 78.9 | 1.9% | 77.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 77.57 | 3.4% | 75.03 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.1 | 9.7% | 3.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 37,500 | 19.2% | 44,700 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.99 | = | 7.99 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 3.6% | 5.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 71 | 5.3% | 75 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE320 scores 9.4 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
| ZIEX ZE320 | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 96 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 86 | Wet | 71 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 27 | ||
| 46 | Value | 80 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| ZIEX ZE320 | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.9 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.2 | ||
| 8.1 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 8.5 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken ZIEX ZE320
- 87%from 17 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 92,020 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are overwhelmingly happy with the Falken ZIEX ZE320, with consistently strong reports of dry grip and confident handling, backed up by positive wet-weather feedback. Around half of owners who mention it also find road noise low for the class, and a third highlight sharp steering response. The main caveats come from around one in five owners citing higher fuel use and similarly around one in five questioning tread life, while isolated comments mention reduced performance in extreme heat and less progressive behaviour at the limit.
- Strong dry grip
- Low road noise for the class
- Confident wet grip
- Sharp steering response and good feedback
- Mediocre rolling resistance (worse fuel economy)
- Questionable tread life for some owners
- Can lose performance in very high heat
Summarised by AI from 13 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 17 ZIEX ZE320 reviewsThe tires provide excellent handling and grip in both dry and wet conditions. There is absolutely no tire noise on the highways, although if the asphalt quality is poor, some noise returns. The ride is very comfortable and not too firm. I rotated the tires from front to back at 10,000 km, and I haven't noticed any wear at this point. Overall, these tires offer great value for the price, and I feel very confident in both braking and cornering!
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- 82%from 97 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 1,056,322 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly overall (average 80.7%), most often praising its strong dry grip and confident, predictable dry handling, backed up by a comfortable, generally quiet ride. Wet grip is also widely seen as secure for a touring tyre, with many calling it reassuring in heavy rain, though a minority report some instability or weaker aquaplaning resistance. The main recurring drawback is longevity: wear and performance consistency split opinion, with around one in four owners mentioning tread life and around one in ten saying grip drops off noticeably as the tyre wears, sometimes accompanied by increased noise.
- Strong dry grip with plenty of traction
- Excellent dry handling and confidence in corners
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Generally low road noise for a touring tyre
- Tread life can be disappointing for some drivers
- Grip drops off as the tyre wears
- Road noise can be noticeable on some surfaces
Summarised by AI from 87 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 97 Ventus Prime 4 reviewsNo complaints on Wet or Dry grip for everyday driving. It was a 2025 tyre with 12k miles had to deal with a full blowout while driving. From a tropical climate with 99% indoor parking.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 53 sizes of the ZIEX ZE320 and 66 of the Ventus Prime 4, 49 of them made in both.
| Category | ZIEX ZE320 | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 53 sizes, 15 to 18 inch | 66 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 49 sizes 195/50 R15195/55 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/45 R16and 37 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C91%B9% | B47%C39%A14% |
| EU label noise | 66-68 dB A100% | 68-71 dB A52%B48% |
| On the market since | 2024 | - |
| Replaced | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (2017) | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| Awards | Winner: Summer Value Performer (16in and below) (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | Winner: Summer Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) |
| Price in the shared tests | The ZIEX ZE320 was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 3.4% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Previous generation: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (9 shared tests)
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Falken's ZIEX ZE320 and Hankook's Ventus Prime 4 sit in the same “premium-touring summer” space, so the expectations are similar: secure braking in the wet, stable motorway manners, and sensible running costs. What makes this head-to-head interesting is that the shared tests don't tell a single, simple story-these two trade places depending on whether the test weighting prioritises safety metrics (braking/aquaplaning/handling) or ownership metrics (wear and efficiency).
Across three professional comparisons, the Falken is repeatedly the sharper “confidence tyre” on short-distance stopping-especially in the wet-while the Hankook more often plays the long game with noticeably better predicted mileage and slightly lower fuel consumption. The result is a classic choice between peak safety performance in key moments versus total-cost-of-ownership strengths over tens of thousands of kilometres.
Conclusion
On objective safety metrics, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 shows the clearer performance edge more often, particularly in braking. In ADAC 2026 it stopped in 33.9 m on dry versus the Hankook's 36.7 m (a meaningful ~2.8 m gap), and it was also better in wet braking overall (34.3 m vs 34.5 m) with a bigger advantage on wet concrete (37.7 m vs 42.1 m). The ReifenTester 2025 touring test reinforces that pattern: Falken's wet braking advantage was large (23.19 m vs 26.59 m) and it also led subjective wet and dry handling. However, the third test swings the other way, where the Hankook beat the Falken in wet braking (34.0 m vs 36.3 m) and wet handling, while the Falken was criticised for inconsistent wet behaviour in cooler conditions-an important caveat for drivers in milder climates.
For ownership and efficiency, Hankook's case is straightforward: in ADAC 2026 it delivered clearly higher predicted wear life (44,700 km vs 37,500 km, about +19%) and slightly lower fuel consumption (5.4 vs 5.6 l/100 km). That makes the Ventus Prime 4 the more rational pick for high-mileage commuting and fleet-style use-provided you accept that multiple reports flag its wet performance as only “fair/sufficient” and less confidence-inspiring at the limit. Practical takeaway: if your priority is maximum braking/active safety feel in everyday rain events, the ZE320 is usually the stronger bet; if you want a calmer cost-per-km story and do lots of steady motorway kilometres, the Prime 4's longevity advantage is hard to ignore.
ZIEX ZE320 vs Ventus Prime 4: your questions
Is the Falken ZIEX ZE320 or the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 finished ahead 2 times and the Ventus Prime 4 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the ZIEX ZE320 scores 9.4 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the ZIEX ZE320 or the Ventus Prime 4?
The ZIEX ZE320 led 6 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.3% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The ZIEX ZE320 led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the ZIEX ZE320 and 8/10 for the Ventus Prime 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the ZIEX ZE320 87% from 17 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. 80% of ZIEX ZE320 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Ventus Prime 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the ZIEX ZE320 was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 3.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The ZIEX ZE320 is made in 53 sizes (15 to 18 inch) and the Ventus Prime 4 in 66 (15 to 20 inch). 49 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the ZIEX ZE320 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ventus Prime 4 A and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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