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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Michelin Primacy 4+

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, tread life, quiet & comfort and efficiency. The Ventus Prime 4 usually costs less.

Hankook

Ventus Prime 4

Great wet grip for a mid-price tyre.

Grand touring · Mid-range

Michelin

Primacy 4+

Outstanding life with safe wet braking to the end.

Grand touring · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverVentus Prime 4Primacy 4+
Daily driving, wet winters6075 (higher)
Spirited roads, warm climate6077 (higher)
Longest life and lowest cost5877 (higher)

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

Ventus Prime 4Primacy 4+
Dry grip68
Wet grip77
Tread life58
Quiet & comfort57
Efficiency68

Ventus Prime 4

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Tyre Reviews

TyreReviews 8-test aggregate vs HS52: wet braking ~equal; wet profile 92%.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Primacy 4+

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
ADAC, Auto Bild
Year
2024

Auto Bild 2024: 1st of 21 (95.4%, 38,950 km, wet 43.3 m); ADAC 2024: 2nd of 16.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the Ventus Prime 4 or the Primacy 4+?

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, tread life, quiet & comfort and efficiency. The Ventus Prime 4 usually costs less.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.