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1. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Premium2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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The battle of the wheels between the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is fiercely competitive, each tyre showcasing unique strengths and weaknesses. Both tyres are excellent summer tyres with high ratings: 83% for the Bridgestone and 81% for the Hankook. The Bridgestone Turanza 6, crafted in Spain, is the successor to the esteemed Turanza T005 while the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, a durable touring tyre, follows the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125.
According to Aftonbladet test, Bridgestone Turanza 6 achieved a slightly higher ranking at 4th out of 10, with Hankook conceding two places behind. Similarly, in the Autobild test, Bridgestone secured the 2nd position leaving Hankook at 5th out of 12 tyres. The Bridgestone tyre stunned with its comfort, gravel traction and rolling resistance, while Hankook lagged slightly in these areas.
In terms of performance, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 showed a dynamic balance of ride properties, impeccable handling in both wet and dry conditions, impressive braking distance, and a commendable mileage as indicated by Auto Bild 2022. However, the ADAC 2024 highlights its slight weaknesses on dry and wet road conditions despite excellent aquaplaning properties and fuel efficiency.
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, on the other hand, boasted dynamism and favorable behaviour on wet and dry tracks with short dry braking distances and low rolling resistance. The main drawback, however, is its modest mileage according to Auto Bild 2022. Furthermore, ADAC 2023 notices its mediocre aquaplaning reserves despite solid off-road qualities and balanced handling on wet and dry roads.
In conclusion, each tyre comes with its strengths and compromises. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 might be your preferred choice if comfort, traction and mileage are your top criteria. If you value dynamic handling across a range of conditions and prioritize a more sportive ride, then the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 might be a better fit. Regardless of your choice, each tyre offers high levels of performance and ratings, making them top contenders in the summer tyre category.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary2. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 8.9 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 8.4 | ||||||
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| Bridgestone Turanza 6 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 36,9 | 27,9 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 35,9 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 2,8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | |||||
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| Bridgestone Turanza 6 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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