Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 23 road tests and 2,504 + 13,381 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 is ahead, 81–75
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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.”
Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,381 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 21 tests | 84 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 77 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 100% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 73.4 = 80
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.8 + 40% × 77.2 = 82
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 22 tests | 81 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 80 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 82% | 86% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 98% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 94% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 98% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
Primacy 4: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 79.7 = 84
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests | 70 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 76 |
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.8 = 69
Primacy 4: 40% × 76.6 + 60% × 76.4 = 76
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 15 tests | 58 | 74 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 98% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 61
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 4 or Primacy 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 | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests | 78 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 74 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 80% | 87% |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 66.7 = 74
Primacy 4: 60% × 85 + 40% × 74.3 = 81
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 76 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 15 tests | 83 | 93 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 77% | 83% |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 81 |
| Dry | 80 | 82 |
| Wet | 78 | 84 |
| Comfort | 69 | 76 |
| Noise | 61 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 81 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 76 |
| Efficiency | 83 | 93 |
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
Primacy 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 2 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finished ahead 2 times and Michelin Primacy 4 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | Primacy 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 100% | +0.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 82% | 86% | −3.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 98% | −2.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% | 94% | +5.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% | 92% | +5.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 98% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | 92% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | −0.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 80% #11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 60% #7/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 80% | 87% | −7.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% | 83% | −5.9 | 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 | 69% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 63% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/21 | #3/21 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 90% | 83% | +6.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Grass Traction | Off-road | 83% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 99% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Off-road | 86% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 88% #6/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Off-road | 93% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 94% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/44 | #8/44 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 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 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.
“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”
“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.”
“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
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Primacy 4 is generally positive, with drivers frequently praising its quiet ride, comfort, and dependable wet and dry braking performance. Several owners note impressive longevity reaching over 50,000 to 70,000 km, though some EV and SUV drivers report accelerated wear and fragile sidewalls over rough terrain. It is commonly viewed as a premium touring tire that commands high prices compared to competitors.
“I'll have to remember to get some E's. That aside, the primacy 4 fitted to the mokka only have 6.5 mm, if that, from new so perhaps they were just an older name. Gaz”
“Gomme alternative a Primacy 4 Buongiorno, ho una Peugeot 208 del 2020 con delle Michelin Primacy 4 205/45 R 17 88 V, le ho da 4 anni, circa 20000km all’anno tranne quest’anno che non le ho sostituite con le invernali e che quindi dovrei portarle ad usura completa con il prossimo “giro” delle gomme per altri 20000km. In totale arriverò a quasi 100000km, quindi super ammortizzate e le consiglierei sempre anche per la tenuta. Visto che entro fine estate pensavo di sostituirle tutte e quattro, vorrei capire se ci fossero delle alternative un più economiche ma altrettanto valide (un cambio gomme al momento mi costa circa €650-700). Read more”
“I have Primacy 4s on my Volvo wagon. I've been very pleased. Plenty of grip, low road noise and longevity.”
Based on 44 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | B · Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 57 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 42 | 42 |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Michelin Primacy 4
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better noise, efficiency and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 71 vs 61 on noise.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 83 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 69 on comfort.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 74 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 won 2 of 2 shared dry braking tests.
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Michelin Primacy 4, 84 vs 78 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 82 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Michelin Primacy 4, 71 vs 61 on our noise score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 74 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 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
