General Altimax One S 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 General Altimax One S and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 19 tests, 2 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 General Altimax One S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax One S making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the General Altimax One S's brand, sizing or price
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Altimax One S | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 15 |
| Best rank | #7 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 31.2 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.3 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
General Altimax One S
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Altimax One S | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 33.2 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 35.3 | 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 28.3 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 22.0 | Avg rank 13.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 37.0 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: General Altimax One S vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 33.2 for the General Altimax One S.
☀️ Dry: General Altimax One S vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 35.3 for the General Altimax One S.
❄️ Snow: General Altimax One S 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 General Altimax One S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Altimax One S vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 28.3 for the General Altimax One S.
📏 Mileage: General Altimax One S vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to 22.0 for the General Altimax One S.
🔋 Efficiency: General Altimax One S vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 37.0 for the General Altimax One S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Altimax One S or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax One S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax One S 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 General Altimax One S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax One S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Altimax One S appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 2 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 →