Comparison: Sailun Atrezzo ZSR 2 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (2026)

Wet performance is where the Sailun ZSR 2 stages its most dramatic reversal. Its wet-braking score of 94 is extraordinary for a budget tyre — significantly higher than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4's 81.1. Actual braking distances in metres are not available in the published data, but the 13-point score gap between these two tyres is substantial: on a 0–100 performance index, differences of this magnitude typically correspond to several metres of additional stopping distance from 80 km/h, which in a real emergency is the space that separates a near-miss from a collision. The Sailun's overall wet score of 86.2 also edges the Hankook's 81.4, confirming that wet grip — particularly under hard braking — is where Sailun has concentrated its engineering effort.

The story becomes more nuanced when aquaplaning enters the picture. Both tyres score almost identically here — Sailun at 74.5, Hankook at 74.4 — which means neither has a meaningful advantage when standing water threatens to float the tyre off the road surface. Where they diverge is in wet handling and cornering confidence. The Hankook's wet-handling score of 84.7 and wet-circle cornering of 86.2 indicate a tyre that stays composed and predictable through curves in the rain, which testers confirmed with praise for its gutes Nasshandling (good wet handling, scored 4.4 by AvD 2026). The Sailun's wet-handling objective and cornering data are not published, but the gap between its exceptional wet-braking (94) and its moderate aquaplaning (74.5) suggests a compound tuned for grip under deceleration rather than a rounded wet-weather tyre in the truest sense. Swedish testers at Aftonbladet also highlighted the Hankook's hydroplaning resistance and grip on wet roads as standout strengths, findings that align with its balanced wet sub-scores.

In heavy rain or repeated wet braking — the situations that matter most for safety — the Sailun's wet-braking edge is real and should not be dismissed. For a driver who regularly encounters wet conditions and brakes hard, this is a genuine safety advantage. However, the Hankook's superior wet-handling scores mean that a driver who needs to steer around an obstacle in the rain, rather than simply stop in a straight line, may find the Korean tyre more confidence-inspiring through the full sequence of avoid-and-brake. The Hankook also carries an EU wet grip label of A on 54% of its size range and B on a further 36% — concrete third-party confirmation of strong wet capability across most of its lineup, a transparency the Sailun (with no published EU label data) cannot currently match.

On dry tarmac, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 holds a clear and meaningful advantage. Its dry-braking score of 85.6 outpaces the Sailun ZSR 2's 76 — a gap of nearly ten points that translates directly into shorter stopping distances from motorway speeds. In the one mutual test where both tyres were assessed — the ADAC 2024 evaluation in 215/55 R17 — the Hankook finished 8th out of 16 tyres while the Sailun trailed in 13th, a result consistent with the braking score gap. ADAC testers specifically highlighted the Hankook's gute Trockenleistung (good dry performance, scored 2.4 out of 5), and multiple test panels have noted its short dry stopping distances as a headline strength. The Sailun's dry-braking deficit is not a minor rounding error — it reflects a compound and tread design that has prioritised wet grip over ultimate dry retardation.

Beyond straight-line braking, the Hankook's dry-handling objective score of 97.5 is exceptional, placing it among the very best in timed lap and slalom evaluations. Its dry-handling score of 83.7 points to a tyre that feels precise and confidence-inspiring at real-road speeds — steering response is described by testers as neutral and safe, with none of the vagueness that can afflict budget products at the limit. The Sailun's overall dry score of 86 is actually slightly higher than the Hankook's aggregate of 83.8, but this apparent paradox is explained by the Sailun's stronger performance in certain handling sub-categories even as its braking lags. In practice, for a driver who brakes late for a roundabout or needs to haul the car down from 100 km/h in an emergency, the Hankook's ten-point braking advantage is the figure that matters — it can mean the difference of more than half a car length at speed.

High-speed stability is another area where the Hankook's premium positioning shows. AutoBild testers praised its dynamisches Fahrverhalten auf trockener Piste — dynamic behaviour on dry roads — and owner reports echo this. One Peugeot 206 driver who switched from Continental SportContact 2 reported the Ventus Prime 4 extended the handling limit by an estimated 20 km/h versus their previous tyres, with no tendency to understeer even under aggressive cornering. The Sailun, by comparison, lacks this depth of user and tester feedback on dry dynamics, and its dry-braking score suggests it is designed for competent everyday use rather than spirited driving.

Ride comfort and cabin refinement are where the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 establishes its clearest, most consistent advantage. Its comfort score of 80 versus the Sailun's 65.6 is a gap of 14.4 points — not a marginal difference, but a character-defining one. In practice, this shows up as a noticeably smoother ride over broken urban surfaces, better absorption of expansion joints at motorway speeds, and a more planted, settled feel on imperfect B-roads. The noise picture tells a similar story: Hankook's noise score of 77.3 against the Sailun's 65 means the Hankook is appreciably quieter inside the cabin, with exterior pass-by noise also better managed (noise-exterior score 78, noise-interior 77 in objective testing). It is worth noting that in the Motor 2026 test the Hankook was flagged as the loudest tyre in that specific comparison at 75.5 dB — a reminder that across its broad size range, results can vary — but aggregate scores across multiple tests firmly place it ahead of the Sailun for refinement. User feedback reinforces this: owners across a range of vehicles, including a Honda Civic driver with 8,000 km of mixed driving, describe the Ventus Prime 4 as quiet and comfortable, reporting they would buy it again without hesitation.

On rolling resistance and fuel economy, the picture is mixed and worth reading carefully. The Hankook carries an EU fuel efficiency label of C on 52% of sizes and B on 28%, with a performance score of 75 — adequate but not class-leading. Aftonbladet noted high rolling resistance as a weakness, and ADAC's environmental score of 2.5 was merely decent. The Sailun has no published EU label or rolling resistance score, which makes a direct comparison impossible, but its mileage score of 89 is significantly higher than the Hankook's 74.2 — suggesting the Sailun's compound wears more slowly over its service life, which has real cost implications. If the Sailun lasts 20% longer on the tread before needing replacement, that partially offsets its lower purchase-to-premium positioning and any slight fuel disadvantage.

On price and value, the Hankook punches well above its weight for a premium-branded tyre, a point made explicitly by AutoBild: niedriges Preisniveau, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis — low price level, very good value for money. The Sailun, being a budget product, will be cheaper still at point of sale. Over the full life of a set, however, the Sailun's superior mileage score narrows the total cost-of-ownership gap considerably, and its strong wet braking means it is not simply a false economy. For a driver who covers high annual mileage and prioritises longevity above all else, the Sailun's tread durability is a genuine selling point. For a driver who values a quiet, refined cabin and is willing to pay a modest premium for it, the Hankook is the more rewarding daily companion by a considerable margin.