Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Nokian Hakka Black 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a better rating of 76% compared to 54% of the Nokian Hakka Black 3. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Nokian Hakka Black 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Ventus Prime 4 and the Hakka Black 3 were tested.