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    Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Falken ZIEX ZE320 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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 22 tests, 3 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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in snow. 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Falken ZIEX ZE320 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken ZIEX ZE320 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE320Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used715
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.58.3
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score86.987.5

    Tire Lab Score

    86.9
    Very Good · Summer
    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE320Hankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.2
    412
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Falken ZIEX ZE320
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.6
    34
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Falken ZIEX ZE320
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.9
    124
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    Falken ZIEX ZE320
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.7
    Avg rank 13.8
    Falken ZIEX ZE320
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Falken ZIEX ZE320

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken ZIEX ZE320 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 Falken ZIEX ZE320.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 10.7, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE320 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken ZIEX ZE320 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 Falken ZIEX ZE320 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE320 appears in 7 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 3 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 →