GT-Radial Champiro FE1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 16 independent tests

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    GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the GT-Radial Champiro FE1's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial Champiro FE1Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used115
    Best rank#17#1
    Avg rank32.38.3
    Latest test20212026
    Tire Lab Score87.5

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial Champiro FE1Hankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 37.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 33.0
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 13.8
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 37.0 for the GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 33.0 for the GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    ❄️ Snow: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    📏 Mileage: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial Champiro FE1 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial Champiro FE1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial Champiro FE1 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 →