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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Hankook Ventus Prime 4Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime 4

7.4
R13 – R23
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Michelin (77%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
10
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
6.1
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
184
532

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

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