Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“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.”
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
“Which tire should I choose? I’m currently looking for new summer tires, but this time I’m finding it surprisingly difficult to choose. My previous set were Bridgestone T005s, which honestly didn’t impress me much. On my earlier car I’ve driven on Michelin PS4S, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, and Pirelli (don’t remember the exact model). The Michelins were by far my favorite — excellent grip and overall a fantastic tire. The Hankooks were above average and perfectly fine, but the Pirellis were a big disappointment. This time I’m considering the following three options: • Michelin Pilot Sport 5 • Continental SportContact 7 • Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 If I hadn’t done any research, I would have gone for the Michelins without hesitation. However, after digging a bit deeper, I added the Continentals as a strong competitor, and the Kumhos because they’re significantly cheaper while still getting quite positive reviews. I drive a Cupra Formentor 2.0 AWD with around 430 hp. I never take the car to the track, but I do enjoy sporty driving and quick launches at traffic lights. Now I’m finding the final decision harder than expected. Taking both price and performance into account, which of these three would you recommend? Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
80
Dry
Ventus Prime 4 +5
75
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Professional tests (TWG score)
83
84
Reviews found online
76
63
Dry Braking (% of best)
92%
97%
Dry Handling (% of best)
98%
98%
79
Wet
Ventus S1 evo3 +2
81
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Professional tests (TWG score)
80
88
Reviews found online
77
69
Wet Braking (% of best)
87%
100%
Wet Circle (% of best)
98%
98%
Wet Handling (% of best)
99%
100%
70
Comfort
Ventus Prime 4 +7
63
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Professional tests (TWG score)
70
65
Reviews found online
71
59
63
Noise
Ventus S1 evo3 +8
71
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Professional tests (TWG score)
61
74
73
Treadwear
Ventus Prime 4 +18
55
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Professional tests (TWG score)
76
61
Reviews found online
69
46
74
Handling
Ventus Prime 4 +14
60
Why this score
Source
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Reviews found online
74
60
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo3: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Relative Score
75
68
Dry
80
75
Wet
79
81
Comfort
70
63
Noise
63
71
Treadwear
73
55
Handling
74
60
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Ventus Prime 4
68
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo3
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
Ventus Prime 4
Ventus S1 evo3
Δ
Both?
Curved Aquaplaning
Curved
82%#17/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
84%#10/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test
−2.4
Different tests
Dry Braking
Dry
92%#16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
97%#7/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
−4.8
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
98%#7/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
98%#6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test
+0.6
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
88%#4/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test
−11.7
Different tests
Noise
Other
100%#1/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
99%#6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
+0.7
Different tests
Price
Other
62%#7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested
75%#12/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
−13.6
Different tests
Value
Other
90%#4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
58%#15/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
+31.7
Different tests
Wear
Other
79%#4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
58%#16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
+21.5
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
25%#4/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview
100%#1/48 · 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
−75.0
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
99%#5/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test
98%#8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
+1.3
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
95%#4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test
67%#13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
+28.4
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
95%#4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test
60%#8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
+35.0
Different tests
Subj. Noise
Subj
80%#11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
100%#2/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
−20.0
Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
90%#4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test
67%#8/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
+23.0
Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Total
0%#4/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
0%#11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Wet Braking
Wet
87%#14/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test
−12.8
Different tests
Wet Circle
Wet
98%#4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
98%#5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test
−0.5
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
99%#2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
100%#2/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test
−0.2
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Positive
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is generally praised as a high-performing and cost-effective touring tire, frequently compared favorably against premium brands like Michelin. Users appreciate its solid dry and wet grip, making it a reliable upgrade over stock or budget tires, though long-term mileage projections in official tests show some conflicting estimates.
#wet and dry grip#touring tyre category#michelin comparison#price to performance ratio#longevity and mileage#ev compatibility symbol
Based on 15 community posts
Tire B
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Mixed
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 receives mixed reviews from the community, with some users praising its solid performance, great value, and good grip compared to competitors, while others note concerns regarding longevity, stock wear, and variations in ratings across different sizes. Discussions also highlight specific variant differences, such as the K127 standard version versus the K127e Tesla-specific version.
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.