Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 87 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ventus Prime 4 leads, 85–81 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 87 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Tests 92 · 13 tests Owners 88 · 386 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 44 in 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (dry braking)
“Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52? Hey there! Went to this reddit after reading a lot of reviews on the website, a bit of a newbie in general. I have read about many models and settled on 2 possible ones due to pricing and availability in my country (not looking for any other options). In my price range and requirements I've settled on Ventus Prime 4 initially (50% cheaper than Primacy that my car came stock with), but have also seen some good stuff said about HS52. I was quite settled on the first one since it scored very well in 2022 Autobild review, but now that 2024 came out a lot of numbers are completely different (predicted tread life alone took a huge dive) and Hankook is now 4 positions lower than Kumho. To add to this, Hankook was only 10% more expensive thank Kumho in my country, but now there was a price drop and and now there is 20% price difference, so set of Kumhos comes out noticeable cheaper. Spec wise they seems very similar with some trade-offs in different departments. I'm not really looking to save as much money as possible, but with latest reviews I'm not sure if there is any improvement worth paying for. Any thoughts? Thanks. Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 88 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 87% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 86% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 82 |
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 87 |
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| Source | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 83 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 80 |
| Category | Kleber Dynaxer HP5 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 85 |
| Dry | 75 | 88 |
| Wet | 83 | 83 |
| Comfort | 93 | 87 |
| Noise | 72 | 87 |
| Treadwear | – | 78 |
| Handling | 82 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
Dynaxer HP5
Ventus Prime 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 93% #7/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 82% #17/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +11.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #15/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 100% #3/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | −5.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #19/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #5/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 77% #5/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 55% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 57% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 99% #10/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 72% #8/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 56% #22/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +15.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 79% #8/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 77% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 33% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −19.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #19/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #3/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 53% #19/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | −37.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 69% #18/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 85% #6/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | −15.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 87% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +7.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #7/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 86% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +11.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −0.4 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with users praising it as a strong, high-value touring tire that often rivals more expensive premium brands like Michelin. Reviewers and owners highlight its good performance in both dry and wet conditions, though longevity estimates in professional tests show some variation. Overall, it is seen as a significant upgrade over budget or stock tires and a great choice for everyday driving.
“Are there any Hankook Ventus Prime 4 longevity reviews (perhaps personal experience?) The only info I was able to find is Autobild 2022 and 2024, and ADAC 2024 reviews. In the first one they expect 39k km, in the second 26k and in ADAC - 50k. I'm not sure what to believe. I'm a fairly moderate user and will be replacing stock Primacy 3s which lasted around 45k km. I would like to have something that will last around 4-5 years, which at my current usage would be around 30-35k km. If they consistently fall short of it I would probably pay a premium for a more expensive brand, but reviews give very different figures. If ADAC figures is to be trusted I would surely get them, because I would probably replace the car before I have to put on new tires. But 26k km in the latest Autobild review falls short of my expectations a bit. Are those figures typically less than real life due to more extensive testing and usage? I'm driving a compact SUV with 50/50 city highway driving and no sporty aspirations, very default usage scenario. I could pay more and get goodyear efficientgrip performance 2, but at their longevity they will probably need to be replaced out of age before I wear them down realistically, so that's why I was initially settling in more midrange priced Hankook offering. Would love any help, and appreciate the help I received in my previous post! Read more”
“Simbolul cu mașina și fulgerul de pe Hankook Ventus Prime 4 arată că anvelopa e compatibilă și cu mașini electrice (EV), nu că e destinată exclusiv lor. Poate fi folosită fără probleme și pe mașini cu motor termic.”
“Becsapós ez, nagyon kevés csapadék volt a nyáron, és nagyon könnyű megszokni a száraz tapadást. Aztan meglepődik az ember az esőben. Nekem is volt ilyen gumi az autón, előtte meg az volt rajta amivel vettem (valami noname), hát a Hankook egy nagyságrenddel jobb volt annál. Most VP4 van rajta, es rendben van az is szerintem.”
Based on 13 community posts
| Attribute | A · Kleber Dynaxer HP5 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better noise and dry. Pick the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if comfort matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 87 vs 72 on noise.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 88 vs 75 on dry.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5 scores 93 vs 87 on comfort.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.