BFGoodrich gGrip 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 gGrip and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 19 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 gGrip performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, 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 gGrip is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich gGrip if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gGrip | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 15 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.2 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gGrip
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gGrip | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.3 1 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 13.8 | BFGoodrich gGrip |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 13.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 12.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich gGrip 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 gGrip.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 9.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The BFGoodrich gGrip wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 11.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gGrip or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gGrip 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 gGrip.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gGrip shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gGrip appears in 4 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 →