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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A has a better rating of 83% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A and the Primacy 4+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A is made in Korea and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
4
13
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.5
4.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
89
127

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin Primacy 4+
63%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
79%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin Primacy 4+
71%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
55%
Michelin Primacy 4+
55%
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
90%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%

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Tread pattern comparison

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
Michelin Primacy 4+
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View

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