Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000: 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 ZT1000 appear in 17 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Zeetex ZT1000 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 72/100, based on 2 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Zeetex ZT1000 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 snow
- You prefer the Zeetex ZT1000's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Zeetex ZT1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 29.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 72.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Zeetex ZT1000
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Zeetex ZT1000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 26.5 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 41.5 | 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 25.7 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | Avg rank 26.0 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 35.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 26.5 for the Zeetex ZT1000.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 41.5 for the Zeetex ZT1000.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Zeetex ZT1000.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 25.7 for the Zeetex ZT1000.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to 26.0 for the Zeetex ZT1000.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Zeetex ZT1000
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to 35.0 for the Zeetex ZT1000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Zeetex ZT1000?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Zeetex ZT1000.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Zeetex ZT1000 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 Zeetex ZT1000.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Zeetex ZT1000.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Zeetex ZT1000 in 2, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →