Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 32 + 14 road tests and 3,524 + 2,532 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 4 leads, 75–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,524 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”
Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 2,532 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 Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 12 tests | 79 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 97% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 100% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 70.6 = 76
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 82.7 + 40% × 73.1 = 79
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 13 tests | 84 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 75 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 95% | 80% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 95% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 91% | 95% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 84% | 82% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 99% | 100% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 72.6 = 79
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests | 70 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 67 |
Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 70.5 + 60% × 70.1 = 70
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.2 = 68
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 8 tests | 64 | 58 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 97% | 98% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.1 = 67
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 6 tests | 70 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 67 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 60% | 82% |
| Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 67% | 76% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 68.3 = 69
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 66.9 = 74
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 72 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 9 tests | 64 | 84 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 97% | 100% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 64% | 77% |
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 79 |
| Wet | 79 | 77 |
| Comfort | 70 | 68 |
| Noise | 67 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 84 |
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 Maxx RT2
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 3 tests that ran both, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 finished ahead 1 times and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Sport Maxx RT2 | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 98% | −0.1 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −2.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 67% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 80% | +15.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 95% | +4.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% | 95% | −3.6 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 84% | 82% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% | 98% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 100% | −0.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 84% #12/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −0.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 60% | 82% | −21.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 67% | 76% | −8.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 97% | 100% | −3.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 64% | 77% | −13.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 61% | 69% | −7.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #17/21 | #4/21 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 64% | 77% | −12.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/16 | #8/16 | – | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion portrays the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 as a solid, quiet, and good-value performance tire that performs well in all weather conditions. While some drivers note it is an older design compared to newer flagship releases and point out its 'B' wet rating in certain sizes, it is generally considered capable and competitively priced. There is also frequent discussion clarifying the availability of both run-flat and non-run-flat variants across different dimensions.
“Dunlop sportmaxx RT2 in XL are only 'B' for rain though :thumbsdown:”
“I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's on my Audi A3 2.0TDI (buckets of torques) and they work incredibly well in all weather conditions. Granted a different proposition with FWD Audi, but for the price it was a no brainer to stick with them when I needed the fronts replacing.”
“For what it's worth, I put a full new set of 18inch Sport Maxx RT2's on my E85 a couple of years ago and found them more than adequate/good when your a looking for a value/capability compromise. Like B21 mentions, if you want a really upto date tyre, you pick a newer release from the manufacturer provided that pushing on a couple of hundred quid extra can be justified. (When you don't need to tell the wife) I just put a set of 19inch Continental Conti Sport 7's on my E89 but wouldn't have had an issue fitting 19inch Sport Maxx RT2's.”
Based on 19 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.
“Are there any Hankook Ventus Prime 4 longevity reviews (perhaps personal experience?) The only info I was able to find is Autobild 2022 and 2024, and ADAC 2024 reviews. In the first one they expect 39k km, in the second 26k and in ADAC - 50k. I'm not sure what to believe. I'm a fairly moderate user and will be replacing stock Primacy 3s which lasted around 45k km. I would like to have something that will last around 4-5 years, which at my current usage would be around 30-35k km. If they consistently fall short of it I would probably pay a premium for a more expensive brand, but reviews give very different figures. If ADAC figures is to be trusted I would surely get them, because I would probably replace the car before I have to put on new tires. But 26k km in the latest Autobild review falls short of my expectations a bit. Are those figures typically less than real life due to more extensive testing and usage? I'm driving a compact SUV with 50/50 city highway driving and no sporty aspirations, very default usage scenario. I could pay more and get goodyear efficientgrip performance 2, but at their longevity they will probably need to be replaced out of age before I wear them down realistically, so that's why I was initially settling in more midrange priced Hankook offering. Would love any help, and appreciate the help I received in my previous post! Read more”
“Aim for rainy condition. Best are 1.Bridgestone Turanza 005 2.Hankook ventus prime 4.”
“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and I found a cut/split. It’s holding air fine but it is cooked?”
Based on 41 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 56 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 200 - 420 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better efficiency, treadwear and dry. Pick the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 if noise matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 84 vs 64 on efficiency.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 scores 67 vs 61 on noise.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 69 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 79 vs 76 on dry.
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Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 77 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 79 vs 76 on our dry score.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 67 vs 61 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 74 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 84 vs 64 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
