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1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Premium
Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+
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Today we're comparing two highly rated touring summer tyres: the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, successor to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, and the Michelin Primacy 4+, which evolved from the Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3.
Overall, in comparison tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms the Michelin Primacy 4+ in our rating system by 4%, with a score of 81% against 77%. These models were produced by Hankook and Michelin respectively.
In Vibilagare's test, out of 9 total tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranked 6th and the Michelin Primacy 4+ followed closely behind, securing the 7th position. Coming to the Autobild test, out of a staggering 55 tyres, the Hankook model clinched the 4th position, praised for its Aquaplaning - longitudal performance and its low Exterior noise. The Michelin Primacy 4+ was ranked one position behind at 5th, with its best features being its Comfort, and low Exterior noise.
In autobild 2024's test, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 demonstrated dynamic behavior on both wet and dry tracks. It exhibited short braking distances on dry surfaces but fell short in mileage. On the other hand, the Michelin Primacy 4+ impressed with its balanced high-performance potential, good handling qualities, short dry braking distances, and exhibited exemplary mileage and economy.
Test results from ADAC gave us another perspective. Out of 50 tyres, the Michelin Primacy 4+ ranked third, displaying a very balanced performance. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranked ninth, showing balanced performance on dry and wet tracks but showed slight weaknesses in Aquaplaning and efficiency.
Autoklub ČR's test saw 19 tyres with the Michelin Primacy 4+ placing a strong second, and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 finishing ninth.
In conclusion, both tyres reflect the quality you'd expect from Hankook and Michelin. Although the Michelin Primacy 4+ consistently ranks in the top three in most tests done, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, with its dynamic handling especially in Aquaplaning performance, gives it a tough competition, coming up out on top in our ranking.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Costs
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 87 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 77 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 75 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | |||
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| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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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 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 35,9 | 27,7 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 36,3 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 101 | 100,6 | 101,4 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 102,6 | 103,9 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,4 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | 1,6 | 2,3 | |||||
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