Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus Prime 4 leads, 75–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 13 tests Owners 74 · 2,495 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wet braking - concrete)
“Top top top guma, stavio prosle godine kad sam kupio auto, odmah na Kupres isao, snijega i leda bilo dosta, ali izdale me nisu Imam i ljetne hankook ventus prime 4 isto odlicna guma”
Tests 75 · 15 tests Owners 72 · 624 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 71 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 75 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 93% | 89% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 99% | 91% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | 59 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 75 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | 72 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 71 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 71 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 80 | 79 |
| Wet | 78 | 78 |
| Comfort | 70 | 65 |
| Noise | 63 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling | 74 | 71 |
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
Proxes Comfort
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 | Proxes Comfort | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 95% #8/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −3.0 | Same test |
| Dirt Handling | Dirt | 100% #2/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 98% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +2.1 | Same test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 96% #12/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 98% #10/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 98% #3/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 77% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +21.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 95% #32/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #28/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 83% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 89% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −5.3 | Same test |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 86% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 88% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 82% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 46% #25/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +36.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 62% #7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 66% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | −4.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 90% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #15/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +27.9 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 79% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 58% #14/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +21.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 11% #9/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +8.9 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Sand | 93% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 97% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | −3.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −6.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | 86% #13/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +9.1 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #18/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #8/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 89% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +4.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 99% #2/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 91% #17/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +8.4 | Same test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | 98% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
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 overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its wet and dry grip, value compared to premium brands like Michelin, and overall touring performance. While some users question the variance in longevity estimates across different professional tests, real-world feedback confirms strong reliability and satisfaction.
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 17 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | B · Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 14″ – 20″ |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Toyo Proxes Comfort are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is stronger on comfort, treadwear and handling. Toyo Proxes Comfort is stronger on noise.
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 70 vs 63 on noise.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 70 vs 65 on comfort.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 73 vs 69 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 71 on handling.
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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.
