Hankook Ventus Prime 4

The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 41 tyre reviews averaging 88% over 179,313 miles driven, and 11 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 93%
Wet Grip 90%
Road Feedback 87%
Handling 90%
Wear 84%
Comfort 86%
Buy again 88%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size16 - 20"
Width195 - 255mm
Profile40 - 70
Rolling ResistanceA - C
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)68 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Ventus Prime 4 is ranked 5th of 150 Summer Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.

In Depth Tyre Comparisons

Tests Included

11

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

13th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
7th of 21 tyres
  • Dynamic driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
  • Islak ve kuru zeminde dinamik sürüş davranışı, kısa kuru fren mesafesi, düşük yuvarlanma direnci.
  • Dynamisches Fahrverhalten auf nasser und trockener Straße, kurze Trockenbremswege, geringer Rollwiderstand.
  • Comportement de conduite dynamique sur routes mouillées et sèches, courtes distances de freinage sur routes sèches, faible résistance au roulement.
  • Moderate tread life.
  • Orta düzeyde lastik ömrü.
  • Mäßige Profillebensdauer.
  • Durée de vie modérée de la bande de roulement.
  • Good.
  • İyi.
  • Gut.
  • Bien.
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2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
8th of 16 tyres
  • The Hankook Ventus Prime4 achieves only a satisfactory rating, primarily due to its wet performance. On dry roads, it provides satisfactory steering feedback and is considered safe at the limit, with its braking distance rated as good compared to other tyres in the test. However, on wet roads, the Ventus Prime4 narrowly misses a good rating in braking distance measurements and clearly falls short in wet handling, offering a medium level of grip and suboptimal integration of longitudinal and lateral forces. Its aquaplaning resistance is also rated as just satisfactory. In terms of environmental impact, the Ventus Prime4 receives a good rating, with both its projected mileage and wear rated as good. Its weight is considered good for efficiency, and it nearly achieves a very good rating in fuel consumption.
  • Hankook Ventus Prime4, öncelikle ıslak performansı nedeniyle yalnızca tatmin edici bir derecelendirme elde ediyor. Kuru yollarda, tatmin edici direksiyon geri bildirimi sağlıyor ve testteki diğer lastiklere kıyasla fren mesafesi iyi olarak derecelendirilerek sınırda güvenli kabul ediliyor. Ancak ıslak yollarda, Ventus Prime4 fren mesafesi ölçümlerinde iyi bir derecelendirmeyi kıl payı kaçırıyor ve ıslak yol tutuşunda açıkça yetersiz kalıyor, orta düzeyde kavrama ve uzunlamasına ve yanal kuvvetlerin optimum olmayan entegrasyonunu sunuyor. Suda kızaklama direnci de yalnızca tatmin edici olarak derecelendiriliyor. Çevresel etki açısından, Ventus Prime4 iyi bir derecelendirme alıyor ve hem tahmini kilometresi hem de aşınması iyi olarak derecelendiriliyor. Ağırlığı verimlilik açısından iyi kabul ediliyor ve yakıt tüketiminde neredeyse çok iyi bir derecelendirme elde ediyor.
  • Der Hankook Ventus Prime4 erreicht vor allem aufgrund seiner Nassperformance nur eine befriedigende Wertung. Auf trockener Fahrbahn liefert er eine zufriedenstellende Lenkrückmeldung und gilt im Grenzbereich als sicher. Sein Bremsweg wird im Vergleich zu anderen Reifen im Test als gut bewertet. Auf nasser Fahrbahn verfehlt der Ventus Prime4 jedoch bei der Bremswegmessung knapp eine gute Wertung und fällt beim Nasshandling deutlich zurück: Er bietet einen mittelmäßigen Grip und eine nicht optimale Integration von Längs- und Querkräften. Auch seine Aquaplaning-Sicherheit wird als gerade noch zufriedenstellend bewertet. In puncto Umweltverträglichkeit erhält der Ventus Prime4 eine gute Wertung. Sowohl die voraussichtliche Laufleistung als auch der Verschleiß werden als gut bewertet. Sein Gewicht wird für die Effizienz als gut eingestuft und beim Kraftstoffverbrauch erreicht er fast eine sehr gute Wertung.
  • Le Hankook Ventus Prime4 obtient une note satisfaisante, principalement en raison de ses performances sur sol mouillé. Sur route sèche, il offre un retour de direction satisfaisant et est considéré comme sûr à la limite, avec une distance de freinage jugée bonne par rapport aux autres pneus du test. Cependant, sur route mouillée, le Ventus Prime4 rate de peu une bonne note dans les mesures de distance de freinage et est clairement en deçà de la tenue de route sur sol mouillé, offrant un niveau d'adhérence moyen et une intégration sous-optimale des forces longitudinales et latérales. Sa résistance à l'aquaplaning est également jugée comme juste satisfaisante. En termes d'impact environnemental, le Ventus Prime4 obtient une bonne note, avec à la fois son kilométrage prévu et son usure jugés bons. Son poids est considéré comme bon pour l'efficacité, et il obtient presque une très bonne note en matière de consommation de carburant.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
215/60R16 99 V XLBA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/60R16 96 W XLBA69
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
215/70R16 100 HAB70
205/55R16 91 VCA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/55R16 91 VCA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/55R16 91 VCA69
215/60R16 99 V XLBA69
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
205/60R16 96 W XLBA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/60R16 92 VAA68
215/60R16 95 VAA69
17 inch
225/45R17 91 YCA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
215/45R17 91 Y XLAA68
215/55R17 94 WCA69
215/55R17 98 H XLAA69
225/60R17 99 VBA69
215/55R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 WAA69
215/55R17 94 WAA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
205/50R17 93 WBA69
205/50R17 93 W XLBA69
225/45R17 91 YCA69
215/55R17 94 WCA69
225/50R17 94 WCA71
225/50R17 94 WCA71
215/55R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
225/50R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
205/50R17 93 W XLBA69
205/50R17 89 VCA69
225/50R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 WCA69
225/60R17 99 VBA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
225/45R17 91 YCA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
18 inch
225/40R18 92 W XLCA69
225/40R18 92 W XLCA69
245/40R18 97 W XLCA69
245/45R18 100 W XLCA69
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4

2022-04-18 - 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.


2022-07-04 - I chose these tyres 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 tyre or very similar.


2024-02-17 - 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 tyre, and an improvement in handling, however these differences are very small.


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Size Price Range  
195/55 R16 £103.97 - £130.13 (5 Prices) Compare Prices >>
205/50 R16 £106.84 - £133.07 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
205/55 R16 £72.66 - £108.16 (14 Prices) Compare Prices >>
215/50 R17 £131.22 - £138.55 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
215/55 R16 £128.29 - £140.63 (4 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £97.72 - £108.83 (5 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/45 R18 £137.53 - £172.85 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 40 tyre sizes - View all.

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Top 3 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Ford Ecosport (205/60 R16) on for 10,000 spirited miles
The new Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is perfect tyres in Greek roads.
Helpful 285 - tyre reviewed on April 1, 2022
Given 99% while driving a Honda Civic (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is one of the best summer tyres. My car loves theses tires because it brings out its qualities. The Prime 4 is quiet and performs exemplary in dry and wet conditions. After 8000 km I can say I would buy it again.
Helpful 123 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2022
Given 99% while driving a Peugeot 206 1.6 16v NFX (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
I recently 'jump' from incredible Conti sport Contact 2 to these phenomenal tyres.In my dimension (205/45 R16W XL) these tyres provides phenomenal grip.They don't need warming up and my car refuses to understeer no matter what i do.They are almost 20km/h above Sport contact 2 on the limit with better steering feeling,less fuel consumption in high speeds and of course less tyrewear.I don't know what magical they did at Hankook development department centre but these tyres are the best i ever driven(i am car mechanic so i've tested many cars with many tyre brands).In Greek roads this tyre suits very well with no much compromise in comfort for the feedback and cornering stability provides.Try it and you will be suprised in many ways ;)
Helpful 105 - tyre reviewed on April 24, 2022
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Latest Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Given 73% while driving a Skoda Octavia estate (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
The tyres are good but to hard and uncomfortable to drive, you feel every bump on the road. Would not buy again.
Helpful 0 - tyre reviewed on October 5, 2024
Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies
Have you checked your pressures since fitting? They're not known to be that hard a tyre.
Given 79% while driving a BMW 318D (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Very happy with dry handling, not bad at wet handling. Around 10 degrees they become very hard and lose all their grip on the "cold" and wet. Other than that, 6 months on them, around 10 000 km, driving RWD with around 200 hp, living in Croatia (very dry and hot summers) I am very pleased with the price range and quality. I would by them again.
Helpful 1 - tyre reviewed on October 2, 2024
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Given 89% while driving a Mazda 323F BA V6 (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Purchased this vehicle interstate and drove back home through heavy rain and the cheap tyres fitted aquaplaned badly i needed a quality premium tyre and the hankook ventus prime 4 delivers a safe surefooted drive in all conditions
Helpful 1 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2024
Peugeot 407 sw (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 easy going miles
My "review" of these tyres is limited to the tread depth of them when new.It is only 6mm when the norm.is 8 to 9mm.
The priving is competitive with its peers by virtue of selling you 25% LESS rubber for your herd earned cash.
Hankook will not explain why this is so.
I conclude they are ripping off the public.
Btw.why not publish ghe tread depth of all new tyres???
Yours truly,Simon Wells(privste motorist).
Helpful 1 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2024
Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies
Thanks to compounding advances modern tyres can start with lower tread depths and get similar overall mileage. This brings benefits such as improved dry performance and lower rolling resistance across the tread life. Please report back once you have some distance on the tyres, you might be surprised in how well they last. Or you might not be of course.
Given 96% while driving a Ford C Max 2.0 TDCI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Good tire very quiet,comfy no wear
Helpful 1 - tyre reviewed on September 6, 2024
Given 74% while driving a Toyota Corolla (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I used to love this tyre. Have fitted it on both cars. Soft, good handling esp in wet, comfortable, low noise. Handling and braking becomes less efficient in very hot roads. But the main disadvantage which led me back to michelin tyres is the weak sidewall. I ve torn two almost new tyres just by touching edges of the sidewall. Michelin would not notice. Never again
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on June 23, 2024
Given 97% while driving a Acura Integra Type R (225/45 R17) on track for 1,000 spirited miles
Undoubtedly one of the best tires in the premium segment, with excellent value for money. They provide an excellent grip and driving experience, regardless of the condition of the road surface. I recommend them!
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on May 28, 2024
Given 89% while driving a Honda BRV (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Get this fullset new tyre replace my old tyre Michelin Primacy 3ST in Feb 2024...this new model tyre from Hankook are really something...this tyre perform well in my country with hot weather (tropical) and heavy rain...quiet, comfy, good rolling resistance, most important is it have good balance tyre and no vibration in low speed or high speed..push hard in curve/twisty road with no problem in dry grip..already test speeding at highway in rainy day, speeding 14+ kmh car is very stable.. i personally feel this tyre perform very well and good compare to previous tyre i used (Michelin Primacy 3ST)...definitely will buy this set Hankook Ventus Prime 4 again..
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on April 28, 2024
Given 95% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
The tires were bought new this year. It may be a little early for a concrete test and description, but still...the tires "behave" fantastically. The grip is excellent (even now, when it's 4 degrees in the morning). They are quiet and relatively comfortable. Road feedback is perfect (unlike the previous GYs). For once, the "fuel" consumption is quite high compared to the previous tires (GY EP2) (about 20% higher), but time will tell when they are a little more worn (rolling resistance of new ones) and warmer outside - EV is particularly "sensitive" here (rolling resistance)! In summary, an extremely good tire for a very very good price. I would definitely buy it again!
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on April 26, 2024
Given 67% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 SPORTSCOMBI (235/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 11,000 easy going miles
Overall a very good tire. Had zero issues with them except excessive wear. Mostly country road driving mixed with some highways from time to time. No spirited driving at all really, just according to speed limits.

All in all it is a good handling tire, safe in all conditions but after 18000km the tires are down to the wear indicator. At this point the tires feels very odd and not trustworthy. I will not buy hankook tires after this excessive wear and strange feeling at the end of tires life.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on March 31, 2024
Given 90% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 GTA (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
The best summer tyre I drove was the Continental premium contact. And I wanted to try something different, and I need to say that I didn't regret, hankook ventus prime 4 is very good replacement. I am more than satisfied, and I would recommend that tyre.
Thanks
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 25, 2024
Given 88% while driving a Peugeot 208 1.5 BlueHDi (205/45 R17) on for 0 miles
Good quality, quiet, soft and resistant tyre. Provides excellent rim protection and good cornering agility. I put on 4 new tyres about a month ago to replace some Michelin Primacy 4, and it was definitely an upgrade over the original tyres, especially in terms of comfort and noise. When I need to change tyres in the future, I'll certainly choose the same ones, I recommend them!
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on March 20, 2024