Hankook Ventus Prime 4

The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 46 tire reviews averaging 87% over 205,563 miles driven, and 11 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 92%
Wet Grip 89%
Road Feedback 87%
Handling 88%
Wear 82%
Comfort 86%
Buy again 86%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size16 - 20"
Width195 - 255mm
Profile40 - 70
Rolling ResistanceA - C
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)68 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Ventus Prime 4 is ranked 7th of 150 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

11

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

13th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
8th of 16 tires
  • The Hankook Ventus Prime4 achieves only a satisfactory rating, primarily due to its wet performance. On dry roads, it provides satisfactory steering feedback and is considered safe at the limit, with its braking distance rated as good compared to other tires in the test. However, on wet roads, the Ventus Prime4 narrowly misses a good rating in braking distance measurements and clearly falls short in wet handling, offering a medium level of grip and suboptimal integration of longitudinal and lateral forces. Its aquaplaning resistance is also rated as just satisfactory. In terms of environmental impact, the Ventus Prime4 receives a good rating, with both its projected mileage and wear rated as good. Its weight is considered good for efficiency, and it nearly achieves a very good rating in fuel consumption.
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2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
3rd of 10 tires
  • Brand summer tire with convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry roads, good safety margins in aquaplaning, neutral and secure wet and dry handling, quiet pass-by noise, low price level, very good value for money.
  • Average comfort.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
215/60R16 99 V XLBA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/60R16 96 W XLBA69
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
215/70R16 100 HAB70
205/55R16 91 VCA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/55R16 91 VCA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/55R16 91 VCA69
215/60R16 99 V XLBA69
205/60R16 96 V XLBA69
205/60R16 96 W XLBA69
205/55R16 94 W XLCA69
205/55R16 91 WCA69
205/60R16 92 HBA69
205/55R16 91 HCA69
205/60R16 92 VAA68
215/60R16 95 VAA69
17 inch
225/45R17 91 YCA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
215/45R17 91 Y XLAA68
215/55R17 94 WCA69
215/55R17 98 H XLAA69
225/60R17 99 VBA69
215/55R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 WAA69
215/55R17 94 WAA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
205/50R17 93 WBA69
205/50R17 93 W XLBA69
225/45R17 91 YCA69
215/55R17 94 WCA69
225/50R17 94 WCA71
225/50R17 94 WCA71
215/55R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
225/50R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 VBA69
205/50R17 93 W XLBA69
205/50R17 89 VCA69
225/50R17 98 W XLBA69
215/55R17 94 WCA69
225/60R17 99 VBA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
225/45R17 91 YCA69
225/45R17 94 W XLCA69
18 inch
225/40R18 92 W XLCA69
225/40R18 92 W XLCA69
245/40R18 97 W XLCA69
245/45R18 100 W XLCA69
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Questions and Answers for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4

2022-04-18 - Hi, does the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in size 225/55 R17 have a Rim Fringe Protection? Thanks

Unfortunately we don't haev details of the rim protection in each size yet, we recommended you speak to Hankook directly who should be able to advise.


2022-07-04 - I chose these tires just a second ago in 205/60/r16. But I am wondering: Is there difference in performance between the 2 variants in this size (92v vs 96H)? I found the ventus prime 3 which seems to have a difference in performance between those 2 types.

The EU label is the best option to see basic performance stats, it might be they're the same tire or very similar.


2024-02-17 - The tire size specification for my vehicle is 215/60 r16 95s. Would there be any adversity if I put 215/60 R16 99V XL hankook ventus prime 4s on it?

No, you can always go up in load rating. There might be a potential small loss in comfort compared to a 95 tire, and an improvement in handling, however these differences are very small.


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YouTube Review

Top 3 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Ford Ecosport (205/60 R16) on for 10,000 spirited miles
The new Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is perfect tires in Greek roads.
Helpful 285 - tire reviewed on April 1, 2022
Given 99% while driving a Honda Civic (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is one of the best summer tires. My car loves theses tires because it brings out its qualities. The Prime 4 is quiet and performs exemplary in dry and wet conditions. After 8000 km I can say I would buy it again.
Helpful 123 - tire reviewed on March 31, 2022
Given 99% while driving a Peugeot 206 1.6 16v NFX (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
I recently 'jump' from incredible Conti sport Contact 2 to these phenomenal tires.In my dimension (205/45 R16W XL) these tires provides phenomenal grip.They don't need warming up and my car refuses to understeer no matter what i do.They are almost 20km/h above Sport contact 2 on the limit with better steering feeling,less fuel consumption in high speeds and of course less tirewear.I don't know what magical they did at Hankook development department centre but these tires are the best i ever driven(i am car mechanic so i've tested many cars with many tire brands).In Greek roads this tire suits very well with no much compromise in comfort for the feedback and cornering stability provides.Try it and you will be suprised in many ways ;)
Helpful 105 - tire reviewed on April 24, 2022
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Latest Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Reviews

Given 74% while driving a Toyota CHR Hybrid (215/60 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
I have 20.000 miles and I m close to limit of red tread 1.6 mm with tire pressure above 33 PSI .
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on November 4, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (235/40 R18) on mostly town for 10,000 easy going miles
I never use the grip and silent tires on my Honda civic turbo.
At the good condition road,I only can heard the sound of engine and wings! That’s excellent
And I feel on the dry road, the tires also is grip
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on November 2, 2024
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Given 90% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan (235/55 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I felt that I ought to have felt bad about owning them right away. I was impressed with this set of tires after the break-in time. The tires on the front and back are both inflated to 33 PSI. They performed excellently in spite of the rainy and dry weather. Crisp cornering and little body roll. Smooth on a smooth asphalt, low frequency sounds on a rough one. The mileage increased little from 5.3L to 5.8L/100km for whatever reason. Without a doubt, I will suggest it to my friends.
Helpful 3 - tire reviewed on October 22, 2024
Given 63% while driving a BMW 318D (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
First two years of using grip was good on wet and dry road. After 2 years grip on wet is very bad. Tires rapidly change quality after 20000 km which is not normal for me. Prior this tire I was using Pireli P7 which have much better performance after two years of using.
Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on October 19, 2024
Given 95% while driving a Toyota Perodua Alza (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 250 average miles
Recently had them fitted to replace my worn Toyo Proxes CR1s that came with the car. Handling on dry road was excellent and wet grip was whole lot better than the CR1s. First impressions with the tires are impressive so far. Looking forward to see how it performs down the road
Helpful 2 - tire reviewed on October 17, 2024
Given 73% while driving a Skoda Octavia estate (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
The tires are good but to hard and uncomfortable to drive, you feel every bump on the road. Would not buy again.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2024
Tire reviews and ratingsTire Reviews Replies
Have you checked your pressures since fitting? They're not known to be that hard a tire.
Given 79% while driving a BMW 318D (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Very happy with dry handling, not bad at wet handling. Around 10 degrees they become very hard and lose all their grip on the "cold" and wet. Other than that, 6 months on them, around 10 000 km, driving RWD with around 200 hp, living in Croatia (very dry and hot summers) I am very pleased with the price range and quality. I would by them again.
Helpful 3 - tire reviewed on October 2, 2024
Given 89% while driving a Mazda 323F BA V6 (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Purchased this vehicle interstate and drove back home through heavy rain and the cheap tires fitted aquaplaned badly i needed a quality premium tire and the hankook ventus prime 4 delivers a safe surefooted drive in all conditions
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2024
Peugeot 407 sw (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 easy going miles
My "review" of these tires is limited to the tread depth of them when new.It is only 6mm when the norm.is 8 to 9mm.
The priving is competitive with its peers by virtue of selling you 25% LESS rubber for your herd earned cash.
Hankook will not explain why this is so.
I conclude they are ripping off the public.
Btw.why not publish ghe tread depth of all new tires???
Yours truly,Simon Wells(privste motorist).
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2024
Tire reviews and ratingsTire Reviews Replies
Thanks to compounding advances modern tires can start with lower tread depths and get similar overall mileage. This brings benefits such as improved dry performance and lower rolling resistance across the tread life. Please report back once you have some distance on the tires, you might be surprised in how well they last. Or you might not be of course.
Given 96% while driving a Ford C Max 2.0 TDCI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Good tire very quiet,comfy no wear
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on September 6, 2024
Given 74% while driving a Toyota Corolla (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I used to love this tire. Have fitted it on both cars. Soft, good handling esp in wet, comfortable, low noise. Handling and braking becomes less efficient in very hot roads. But the main disadvantage which led me back to michelin tires is the weak sidewall. I ve torn two almost new tires just by touching edges of the sidewall. Michelin would not notice. Never again
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on June 23, 2024
Given 97% while driving a Acura Integra Type R (225/45 R17) on track for 1,000 spirited miles
Undoubtedly one of the best tires in the premium segment, with excellent value for money. They provide an excellent grip and driving experience, regardless of the condition of the road surface. I recommend them!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on May 28, 2024