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    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 16 independent tests

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    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 16 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich g Force Phenom TAHankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used115
    Best rank#3#1
    Avg rank6.68.3
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score—87.5

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich g Force Phenom TAHankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.3
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 13.8
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks better than the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →