Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, 75–63
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Tests 61 · 14 tests Owners 64 · 411 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 55 in 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview (overall ranking)
“I have vredestein ultrac pro’s on my golf R currently in 245/40r18 - I have been very pleased with the performance for the price. They’ve taken over 1G in corners with no issues. Wearing pretty well about 5k miles in as well. I’d say they’re about 85-90% as good as a PS4S or EC02. Been surprisingly good in the rain too”
Tests 77 · 13 tests Owners 74 · 2,473 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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 76 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 90 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 77 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 82% | 98% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 88% | 99% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 98% |
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 71 |
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 61 |
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 10 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 69 |
| Source | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 65 | 74 |
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 80 |
| Wet | 81 | 79 |
| Comfort | 67 | 70 |
| Noise | 67 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 28 | 73 |
| Handling | 65 | 74 |
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.
Ultrac
Ventus Prime 4
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 | Ultrac | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 95% #3/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 82% #17/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +12.6 | Same test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 84% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 77% #5/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +6.2 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 97% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 88% #6/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 83% #8/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +4.5 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 47% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 51% #8/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −4.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #7/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 78% #3/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | 96% #2/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −18.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 35% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 65% #10/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −30.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 53% #19/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 79% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −26.5 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 14% #7/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +19.0 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Sand | 89% #2/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 93% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −4.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 91% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 80% #8/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 80% #11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 80% #7/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | −10.0 | Same test |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #4/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #2/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | −15.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 88% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −11.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | +1.6 | 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 members generally view the Vredestein Ultrac and Ultrac Pro as a compelling, budget-friendly alternative to premium high-performance summer tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Users frequently highlight significant cost savings alongside comparable dry and wet performance, comfort, and noise levels, though a few note trade-offs in extreme cornering stiffness.
“The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta are probably the best sport tyres ever made. Ive sold tyres for a living since I was 16, I've tried and tested hundreds of different tyres so i can give my customers the best advice, so I class myself as somewhat of an expert. The Sessantas are brilliant. I had them on an X5 for 8,000 miles, they couldn't have performed all round any better. EDIT: Oh and they wear so evenly it's unbelievable!”
“Need new tires... Anyone have Vredestein Ultrac Pro tires? Need new tires on my 2023 Model 3 Performance with 235/45R20 size. I noticed the Vredestein Ultrac Pro tires have great reviews from a couple UK tests, but they are new and not yet popular in the US. Does anyone have any thoughts on them? They are HALF the price of Michelin PS4S. I don't care at all about snow or rain performance (no CrossClimates), as I'm in warm Southern California. I mainly care about rolling resistance, having good steering feel, and not needing to replace them every 20k miles.”
“I'm currently on Vredestein Ultrac Pros and I'm very happy with them. I would say they're 90% of PS4S for 50% of the price. They're quieter and more comfortable than the stock Pzeros. I highly recommend them. Like you, I run summers year round.”
Based on 17 community posts
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.
“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”
“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.”
Based on 15 community posts
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Ultrac | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 65 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Vredestein Ultrac
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac if noise matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 73 vs 28 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Vredestein Ultrac scores 67 vs 63 on noise.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 80 vs 76 on dry.
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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.
