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

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 S1 evo3 SUV K127A was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 235/55 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 (52%) 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/Germany/Poland.