Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000: 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 Zeetex WH 1000 appear in 19 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, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Zeetex WH 1000 performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 4 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 and Zeetex WH 1000 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 17.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Zeetex WH 1000
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Zeetex WH 1000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 25.2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 11.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Avg rank 12.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Avg rank 6.5 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | Avg rank 5.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Zeetex WH 1000 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 25.2 for the Zeetex WH 1000.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.0 for the Zeetex WH 1000.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.0 for the Zeetex WH 1000.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex WH 1000
The Zeetex WH 1000 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Zeetex WH 1000?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Zeetex WH 1000.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Zeetex WH 1000 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Zeetex WH 1000 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Zeetex WH 1000 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Zeetex WH 1000 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →