Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 10 + 13 road tests and 5,210 + 2,504 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, 75–69
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Tests 70 · 10 tests Owners 68 · 5,210 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Consider Dunlop Sport Blu Response, I am on my second set with the MB and find them to be excellent with high grip in the dry or wet, quiet and have lasted longer than other premium brands.”
Tests 78 · 13 tests Owners 71 · 2,504 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“Simbolul cu mașina și fulgerul de pe Hankook Ventus Prime 4 arată că anvelopa e compatibilă și cu mașini electrice (EV), nu că e destinată exclusiv lor. Poate fi folosită fără probleme și pe mașini cu motor termic.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 11 tests | 78 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 94% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 99% | 99% |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 75.8 = 77
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 73.4 = 80
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 12 tests | 75 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 75 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 93% | 86% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 96% | 92% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 84% | 93% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 88% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 96% | 97% |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 77.5 = 76
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 80 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 68 |
Sport BluResponse: 40% × 80.2 + 60% × 72.2 = 75
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.8 = 69
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 8 tests | 56 | 58 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 99% |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 55.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for Sport BluResponse or Ventus Prime 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests | 59 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 50 | 67 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 43% | 52% |
| Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 56% | 59% |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 58.8 + 40% × 49.8 = 55
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 66.7 = 74
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 72 |
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 8 tests | 87 | 83 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 97% | 95% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 95% | 90% |
| Category | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 75 |
| Dry | 77 | 80 |
| Wet | 76 | 78 |
| Comfort | 75 | 69 |
| Noise | 60 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 87 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Sport BluResponse
Ventus Prime 4
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 4 tests that ran both, Dunlop Sport BluResponse finished ahead 0 times and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Sport BluResponse | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 98% | −4.1 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 77% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% | 86% | +7.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 92% | +4.0 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% | 93% | −9.9 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 88% | 99% | −11.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% | 97% | −1.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 49% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −0.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 43% | 52% | −8.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 56% | 59% | −2.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% | 95% | +1.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% | 90% | +5.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 95% | 96% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/20 | #4/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 48% | 57% | −9.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #20/55 | #4/55 | – | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Dunlop Sport BluResponse is consistently positive, with users praising its grip in both dry and wet conditions, longevity, and quiet ride. It is frequently regarded as a well-rounded and reasonably priced tire with attractive specifications, though some users note limited availability in certain regions like the US.
Based on 6 community posts
Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with drivers viewing it as a comfortable, quiet, and capable touring tire. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet performance alongside its compelling price-to-performance ratio compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Some uncertainties exist regarding long-term tread wear and slight fuel economy impacts, but owners generally report satisfactory everyday reliability.
“MOT coming up on the 29th and the rear tyres won't make it. Front tyres have a bit of wear left but I'm wondering if I should do all four now or the rears now and then the fronts sometime in about 6 months or so. Better deals on 4 tyres though ... but then I'd be throwing away 2 decent tyres with some use still in them so ... Also, looking on KiwkFit... any reason why I wouldn't go for the Ventus Prime 4s over the Michelins?”
“Becsapós ez, nagyon kevés csapadék volt a nyáron, és nagyon könnyű megszokni a száraz tapadást. Aztan meglepődik az ember az esőben. Nekem is volt ilyen gumi az autón, előtte meg az volt rajta amivel vettem (valami noname), hát a Hankook egy nagyságrenddel jobb volt annál. Most VP4 van rajta, es rendben van az is szerintem.”
“Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52? Hey there! Went to this reddit after reading a lot of reviews on the website, a bit of a newbie in general. I have read about many models and settled on 2 possible ones due to pricing and availability in my country (not looking for any other options). In my price range and requirements I've settled on Ventus Prime 4 initially (50% cheaper than Primacy that my car came stock with), but have also seen some good stuff said about HS52. I was quite settled on the first one since it scored very well in 2022 Autobild review, but now that 2024 came out a lot of numbers are completely different (predicted tread life alone took a huge dive) and Hankook is now 4 positions lower than Kumho. To add to this, Hankook was only 10% more expensive thank Kumho in my country, but now there was a price drop and and now there is 20% price difference, so set of Kumhos comes out noticeable cheaper. Spec wise they seems very similar with some trade-offs in different departments. I'm not really looking to save as much money as possible, but with latest reviews I'm not sure if there is any improvement worth paying for. Any thoughts? Thanks. Read more”
Based on 41 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 28 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 17 | 17 |
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop Sport BluResponse if comfort and efficiency matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 55 on treadwear.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 75 vs 69 on comfort.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 87 vs 83 on efficiency.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 80 vs 77 on dry.
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Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 80 vs 77 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 60 vs 61 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse, 75 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 74 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse, 87 vs 83 on our efficiency score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
