Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 17 tests, 1 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 15 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.1 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.3 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.7 1 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 23.5 | 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 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 14.7 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 23.5 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
❄️ Snow: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Ultra Speed 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 1 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 →