Tests 86 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 6 + 13 road tests and 17 + 2,509 owner reviews. How we score
Vector All Season 4 is ahead, 81–75
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Tests 78 · 13 tests Owners 71 · 2,509 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.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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87
Dry
Vector All Season 4 +780Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 11 tests 92 84 Reviews found online 78 73 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 77.6 = 87
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 73 = 80
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89
Wet
Vector All Season 4 +1178Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 12 tests 93 80 Reviews found online 82 74 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 81.7 = 89
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 74.4 = 78
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85
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests 91 – Reviews found online ≈ 77 (est.) – Vector All Season 4: 60% × 91 + 40% × 76.9 (est.) = 85
No owner ratings of snow for Vector All Season 4. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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79
Comfort
Vector All Season 4 +1069Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 90 70 Reviews found online 72 68 Vector All Season 4: 40% × 90.1 + 60% × 71.8 = 79
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.6 = 69
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68
Noise
Vector All Season 4 +761Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests 69 58 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Vector All Season 4: 60% × 69 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 68
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for Vector All Season 4 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.
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73
Treadwear
Ventus Prime 4 +174Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 73 78 Reviews found online 73 67 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 73
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 67.1 = 74
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72
Handling (owners)
Level72Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Reviews found online 72 72 -
87
Efficiency
Vector All Season 4 +483Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 8 tests 87 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 75 |
| Dry | 87 | 80 |
| Wet | 89 | 78 |
| Snow | 85 | – |
| Comfort | 79 | 69 |
| Noise | 68 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 87 | 83 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Vector All Season 4
75
/ 100
Ventus Prime 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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.
| Discipline | Category | Vector All Season 4 | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 92% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 87% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 95% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 95% #4/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 80% #11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 89% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 72% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 80% #9/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 77% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #10/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 67% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 64% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/15 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | #11/16 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Vector All Season 4
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and ability to filter out road bumps and imperfections
- Quiet performance on the highway
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip on both wet and dry roads
Cons
- Slightly reduced steering feedback in dry conditions compared to dedicated summer tires
- Unexpectedly high cabin noise reported by some users despite advertised decibel ratings
Tire B Ventus Prime 4
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip providing high confidence
- Significantly reduced road noise and smooth, quiet ride quality
- Competitively priced offering great value compared to top-tier premium brands
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear reported by some users, leading to shorter overall tire life
- Noticeable decrease in wet traction and grip as the tread wears down past the halfway mark
- Stiffer sidewalls can translate to a firmer ride or reduced comfort on rough surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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.
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg
·3 upvotes ·2024-10-08
“Tried it out on 205/55R16 Grip wise, feels like similar grip level as previous Tyres. Quite good on dry, quick lane switch wun feel the Tyre wall lembeh over. Dry brake is good. Haven't test wet perf much yet. Noise, is abit similar to previous Tyre, maybe just slightly noiser. Comfort wise, is on the comfy side. FC wise, slightly worse than previous Tyre. Good replacement for economic call I feel from price per overall offering perspective Those who want a comfy n quiet ride, can consider this Tyre”
r/TireQuestions
·1 upvote ·2026-10-09
“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?”
r/AutomobileRO
·2 upvotes ·2025-03-23
“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.”
Top themes
#value for money#comfort and low noise#wet and dry grip#comparison with premium brands#tread longevity questions#touring versus sports handling
Based on 41 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 45 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
75
/ 100
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4 — better wet, comfort and dry. Where the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 89 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 79 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 87 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 68 vs 61 on noise.
Tire A · Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Tire B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Which is better in the wet, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 89 vs 78 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 80 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 68 vs 61 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 79 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Vector All Season 4 or Ventus Prime 4?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 83 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
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