Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 16 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 performs. It takes the win in 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 wet, 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used115
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank6.58.3
    Latest test20252026
    Tire Lab Score87.5

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23Hankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23
    ❄️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: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 11.0 for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 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 →