Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and Syron Everest 2 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Syron Everest 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 63/100, based on 1 test.
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 Syron Everest 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Syron Everest 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 18.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 63.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Syron Everest 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Syron Everest 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 31.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 30.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Syron Everest 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Syron Everest 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Avg rank 16.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | Avg rank 16.0 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 24.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 31.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 30.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Syron Everest 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Syron Everest 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 16.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to 16.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Syron Everest 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 24.0 for the Syron Everest 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Syron Everest 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Syron Everest 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Syron Everest 2 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 Syron Everest 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Syron Everest 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Syron Everest 2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →