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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 76% of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Ventus Prime 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
13
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
6.1
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
127
176

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
84%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
87%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
92%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View

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