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  Manolis Giorgas

  2022-04-20

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  20/04/2022: Today I put the brand new HANKOOK Ventus Prime 4 on my FORD ECOSPORT SUV. They replaced the GOODYEAR Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2, which I was completely satisfied with. However, due to the rising prices of tires, I chose something cheaper and at the same time reliable. The choice to upgrade from 92H to 96V XL was purely mine (since the manufacturer allows it) to give my SUV stability. The new HANKOOK Ventus Prime 4 has transformed my SUV for the better. Incredible stability in driving at high speeds, in turns, and overall my SUV became exactly as I wanted it. I don't know what improvement HANKOOK made in the Ventus Prime 4 compared to its predecessor (Ventus Prime 3), but we are talking about an excellent tire in all aspects.

  02/05/2022: The tires were tested today in the rain. I want to ask HANKOOK, what magic did they do in the development of this tire? Whether on dry or wet roads, the tires literally stick like suction cups. You enter turns at speed and they don't slip at all. In areas where the road holds water, the tires pass through without succumbing to aquaplaning.

  21/04/2023: One year since installation. The tires continue to be perfect on dry and wet roads. They have excellent wear resistance as they have not worn out at all. They are just like the day I put them on.

  04/07/2023: Tire rotation day. I brought the rear tires to the front to work on them in terms of performance and wear, and they continue to perform exceptionally well.

  17/01/2024: 42,000 km so far with these tires and they still have plenty of life left. In terms of performance, they continue to be flawless on dry and wet roads. Around May or June 2024, I will likely be due for a tire change. If I can afford it, I will put the same ones without a second thought. Otherwise, I will look for cheaper tires and hope to find something good in terms of performance and wear resistance.

  28/05/2024: At 46,000 km, it was time for a change, as the tires started to dry out and show many cracks in the tread without having worn out completely. Unfortunately, I will not put the same ones on again as €490 is not an amount I can afford given our financial situation. So, I found a very reliable solution for €350, and this solution is called SUMITOMO BC100. I want to let everyone know that SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES is the company that owns FALKEN tires. I drove the SUMITOMO BC100 tires on a Fiat Panda and was amazed at how such a cheap tire is so stable and has very good grip. Next week, I will put them on the FORD ECOSPORT and I hope to have good journeys, just like I did with the HANKOOK Ventus Prime 4. Thank you HANKOOK and I hope our paths will cross again someday. Until we meet again...

  05/06/2024: The SUMITOMO BC100 tires were installed. The continuation of reviews on the corresponding tire SUMITOMO BC100 - 205/60/R16 96V XL here on Skroutz.

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  • Grip on dry pavement
  • Grip on wet pavement
  • Do they wear out easily?
  • Relatively quiet
  • Do they reach the appropriate temperature quickly?
  • I would buy them again

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