Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601: 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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 82.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 2 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 →