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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 3 (2026)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime 4

7.6
R13 – R22
VS
Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was done in 2022, compared to 2016 when was the Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (91%) of the Michelin Primacy 3 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Michelin
Primacy 3
Number of tests
15
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.1
6.1
Latest test
2026
2018
Available sizes
176
189

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
92%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
91%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
60%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%

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