Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 leads, 79–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 13 tests Owners 74 · 2,473 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 55 in 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview (dry braking)
“Top top top guma, stavio prosle godine kad sam kupio auto, odmah na Kupres isao, snijega i leda bilo dosta, ali izdale me nisu Imam i ljetne hankook ventus prime 4 isto odlicna guma”
Tests 82 · 21 tests Owners 75 · 12,676 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 83 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 99% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 79 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 93% | 96% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 97% |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 72 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 62 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | – | 73 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 61 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 78 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 79 |
| Dry | 81 | 86 |
| Wet | 76 | 82 |
| Comfort | 71 | 76 |
| Noise | 64 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 78 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Ventus Prime 4
Pilot Sport 4
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | 91% #6/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 98% #6/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 99% #3/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #5/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 62% #7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 44% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test | +17.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 65% #10/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 69% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −3.7 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 79% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 74% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | −85.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #5/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | 95% #3/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test | 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | +25.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 90% #2/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 91% #6/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #8/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 96% #4/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | −3.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #10/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is generally praised as a high-performing and cost-effective touring tire, frequently compared favorably against premium brands like Michelin. Users appreciate its solid dry and wet grip, making it a reliable upgrade over stock or budget tires, though long-term mileage projections in official tests show some conflicting estimates.
“Aim for rainy condition. Best are 1.Bridgestone Turanza 005 2.Hankook ventus prime 4.”
“Are there any Hankook Ventus Prime 4 longevity reviews (perhaps personal experience?) The only info I was able to find is Autobild 2022 and 2024, and ADAC 2024 reviews. In the first one they expect 39k km, in the second 26k and in ADAC - 50k. I'm not sure what to believe. I'm a fairly moderate user and will be replacing stock Primacy 3s which lasted around 45k km. I would like to have something that will last around 4-5 years, which at my current usage would be around 30-35k km. If they consistently fall short of it I would probably pay a premium for a more expensive brand, but reviews give very different figures. If ADAC figures is to be trusted I would surely get them, because I would probably replace the car before I have to put on new tires. But 26k km in the latest Autobild review falls short of my expectations a bit. Are those figures typically less than real life due to more extensive testing and usage? I'm driving a compact SUV with 50/50 city highway driving and no sporty aspirations, very default usage scenario. I could pay more and get goodyear efficientgrip performance 2, but at their longevity they will probably need to be replaced out of age before I wear them down realistically, so that's why I was initially settling in more midrange priced Hankook offering. Would love any help, and appreciate the help I received in my previous post! Read more”
“Becsapós ez, nagyon kevés csapadék volt a nyáron, és nagyon könnyű megszokni a száraz tapadást. Aztan meglepődik az ember az esőben. Nekem is volt ilyen gumi az autón, előtte meg az volt rajta amivel vettem (valami noname), hát a Hankook egy nagyságrenddel jobb volt annál. Most VP4 van rajta, es rendben van az is szerintem.”
Based on 15 community posts
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (and PS4S) is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently praising the massive grip, excellent steering feel, and dramatic improvements in ride quality compared to OEM run-flats. While some note that they wear out relatively quickly and can be noisy on highways or sensitive to cold temperatures (below 40°F), they are widely considered a top-tier performance tire for both daily driving and spirited use.
“If you have summer performance tires like the PS4s you 1000% require snow tires! I have a 2016 A6 with PS4s and they lose all traction under 5ish degrees Celsius. Snow tires are a must for northerners like us (from a Canadian)”
“I was running pilot sport 4s on my MS. (19” wheels) I was lucky to get 13,000-14,000. I just switched to Kumho Majesty 9’s for about 1/3 the price. Currently have 4,000 miles on them and just to rotated. Fingers crossed I can get 13,000 miles out of them.”
“Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires are noisy (a followup) I have been asked on this sub if the PS4 tires on my wife’s Bolt are noisy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer. Well, we made two 60-mile round trips this past weekend, mostly on highways with 55 and 70 mph speed limits, and I have to say that the tires are kind of noisy. Certainly not as quiet as EV-oriented tires are. The grip is fantastic, so we really like them. If you are sensitive to noise, though, these Max Performance class tires are probably not for you.”
Based on 122 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better noise, wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if treadwear matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 74 vs 64 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 82 vs 76 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 86 vs 81 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
