Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 14 + 7 road tests and 2,532 + 2,223 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, 75–70
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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.”
Tests 80 · 7 tests Owners 58 · 2,223 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
“Just Installed Michelin e.Primacy on my 2021 model 3 long range and they’ve been so good. Def on the pricey side but worth it.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 7 tests | 83 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 55 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 98% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 82.7 + 40% × 73 = 79
e.Primacy: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 55.1 = 70
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 7 tests | 79 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 50 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 84% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 79% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 80% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
e.Primacy: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 50.2 = 63
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests | 70 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 64 |
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.3 = 68
e.Primacy: 40% × 87.1 + 60% × 64.3 = 73
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests | 58 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 61
e.Primacy: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 74
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 4 or e.Primacy. 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 | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests | 79 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 68 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 52% | 100% |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 59% | 100% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 66.9 = 74
e.Primacy: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 68.4 = 80
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 54 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 6 tests | 84 | 97 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 95% | 100% |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Michelin e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 70 |
| Dry | 79 | 70 |
| Wet | 77 | 63 |
| Comfort | 68 | 73 |
| Noise | 61 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 80 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 54 |
| Efficiency | 84 | 97 |
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.
Ventus Prime 4
e.Primacy
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 1 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finished ahead 1 times and Michelin e.Primacy 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | e.Primacy | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 98% | +0.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | 94% #4/6 · 2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 84% | +5.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 79% | +17.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 99% | 80% | +18.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 97% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | 100% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #4/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 52% | 100% | −48.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 59% | 100% | −41.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% | 100% | −5.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% #10/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 79% #3/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 Tesla Model 3 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 69% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 48% #9/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 49% | 60% | −10.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/50 | #38/50 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 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 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.
“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4, covered less than 600miles. Found a small cut on the front right one. It is holding air fine. I will go to a tire shop to get checked asap, but chances that it’s ok? And what could have caused it? Hitting a curb? Thank you in advance!”
“Ya. I read that review too. If I up the psi to 3, or 4 would result in hard and harsh bumps and much less comfy ride which I don't like. Therefore, I settle for 34 front and 32 back and started back to use Eco mode. I don't carry heavy loads and many pax in my car. I restricted it to 4 adult pax including myself as a driver, with or without loads at the boot.”
“Aim for rainy condition. Best are 1.Bridgestone Turanza 005 2.Hankook ventus prime 4.”
Based on 41 community posts
Community sentiment toward the Michelin e.Primacy is generally positive, with drivers appreciating its low rolling resistance, range improvements, smooth comfort, and low road noise. Some users note compromises regarding wet and winter grip compared to performance-oriented tires, while others discuss pricing and availability challenges.
“Plus un detaliu pe care multi il ignora: daca ai E.Primacy pe fata si Pilot Sport pe spate (mix), diferenta de diametru e sub 1% deci e OK legal. Dar diferenta de profil de rulare inseamna ca pe ud, ESP-ul o sa intervină mai devreme pe axa cu E.Primacy. Nu e periculos, dar se simte. Daca faci >80% oras + drum national, E.Primacy e alegerea mai rationala. PS4 e pentru cine chiar simte diferenta la viraje si frana - dar pe un sedan compact cu 120 CP, sincer, diferenta e subtila. Un mic tip: acum in perioada de schimbare sezon, preturile Michelin oscileaza mult. Am vazut E.Primacy 205/55R16 cu pana la 15% diferenta intre magazine in aceeasi saptamana. Merita comparat.”
“Got the Michelin e.Primacys today - what an improvement! 2019 owner, bought a little over 2 years and 34k miles ago. Have always had the OG Energy Savers and was never happy with their performance as far as grip. After needing my second set of tires in 2 years I wanted something new and knew these were coming because of the new Bolt. Stretched as long as I could on my previous set until I had a close call last week. These popped up at the local tire shop, and also took the chance to swap to the Cruze Eco rims. First impressions (note these are the same size as the factory Energy Savers): Smoother Ride on Rough Roads WAAAAY Less Road Noise, Especially at Higher Speeds Dry Grip is Much, Much Better (not sports car, but if the Energy Savers were 2/10s these are 7/10s) Efficiency Seems Similar (needs more testing, only have ~30 miles right now) Read more”
“Seen a couple of Q8 e-tron owners say the Michelin e.Primacy gives a small bump in range and lower road noise compared to the OEM Continental EcoContact, but wet and winter grip can feel a bit less confidence inspiring.”
Based on 20 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | B · Michelin e.Primacy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 420 A A | 340 A - B A |
| Sizes in common | 32 | 32 |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Michelin e.Primacy
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Michelin e.Primacy if noise, efficiency and treadwear matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 72 vs 54 on handling.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 77 vs 63 on wet.
Michelin e.Primacy scores 74 vs 61 on noise.
Michelin e.Primacy scores 97 vs 84 on efficiency.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 77 vs 63 on our wet score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 79 vs 70 on our dry score.
Michelin e.Primacy, 74 vs 61 on our noise score.
Michelin e.Primacy, 73 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Michelin e.Primacy, 80 vs 74 on our treadwear score.
Michelin e.Primacy, 97 vs 84 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
