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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Minerva F209 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Minerva (25%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a better rating of 76% compared to 33% of the Minerva F209. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Minerva F209 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime 4 and the F209 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Minerva
F209
Number of tests
15
2
Best position
#2
#29
Average position
6.1
32.0
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
176
110

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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