Goodride SU 318 HT 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 Goodride SU 318 HT 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 Goodride SU 318 HT performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 1 test.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, mileage. 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 Goodride SU 318 HT 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
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodride SU 318 HT | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | — | Touring |
| Type | — | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.1 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodride SU 318 HT
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodride SU 318 HT | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 | 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 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
💧 Wet: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 8.0 and 8.0.
☀️ Dry: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.5 for the Goodride SU 318 HT.
❄️ Snow: Goodride SU 318 HT 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 Goodride SU 318 HT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Goodride SU 318 HT 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 Goodride SU 318 HT.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride SU 318 HT across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodride SU 318 HT 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 Goodride SU 318 HT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodride SU 318 HT 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 →