Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Turanza T005 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 53 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Turanza T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | 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 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 13.8 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →