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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 14 + 23 road tests and 2,532 + 6,538 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 86–75

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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Tire AHankook

Ventus Prime 4

Summer

± 4

Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 2,532 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“Simbolul cu mașina și fulgerul de pe Hankook Ventus Prime 4 arată că anvelopa e compatibilă și cu mașini electrice (EV), nu că e destinată exclusiv lor. Poate fi folosită fără probleme și pe mașini cu motor termic.”

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

Summer

± 4

Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,538 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))

“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 79

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 5 +13
    92
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 23 tests8393
    Reviews found online7390

    Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 82.7 + 40% × 73.1 = 79

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.2 = 92

  2. 77

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 5 +17
    94
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 23 tests7994
    Reviews found online7593

    Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 74.5 = 77

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 93.2 = 94

  3. 68

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 5 +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests7071
    Reviews found online6783

    Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.2 = 68

    Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.3 = 78

  4. 61

    Noise

    Ventus Prime 4 +14
    47
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 15 tests5833
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 61

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 47

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 74

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 5 +12
    86
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 6 tests7992
    Reviews found online6778

    Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 66.9 = 74

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86

  6. 72

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 5 +17
    89
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Reviews found online7289
  7. 84

    Efficiency

    Ventus Prime 4 +21
    63
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 17 tests8463
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 4Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Relative Score 75 86
Dry 79 92
Wet 77 94
Comfort 68 78
Noise 61 47
Treadwear 74 86
Handling (owners) 72 89
Efficiency 84 63

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Pilot Sport 5

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryVentus Prime 4Pilot Sport 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 95% #10/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test 99% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 93% #6/7 · 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test 87% #6/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 94% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 87% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 91% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 77% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 97% #3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 97% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #2/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 90% #4/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 95% #4/7 · 2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #4/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise (tester's mark) Noise 80% #11/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 72% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 83% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 77% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 95% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 95% #10/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test 92% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 69% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 56% #13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #4/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 64% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #11/16 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test #9/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ventus Prime 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip providing high confidence
  • Significantly reduced road noise and smooth, quiet ride quality
  • Competitively priced offering great value compared to top-tier premium brands

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear reported by some users, leading to shorter overall tire life
  • Noticeable decrease in wet traction and grip as the tread wears down past the halfway mark
  • Stiffer sidewalls can translate to a firmer ride or reduced comfort on rough surfaces
All owner themes in the Ventus Prime 4 review

Tire B Pilot Sport 5

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
  • Superior tread life and longevity compared to competitors and previous generations
  • Noticeable improvements in ride comfort and a quieter cabin over rough road surfaces

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to initial steering vagueness or understeer during hard cornering
  • Higher price point compared to some tier-one competitors
  • Performance and grip degrade significantly under intense track heat or heavy circuit use
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 5 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Positive

Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with drivers viewing it as a comfortable, quiet, and capable touring tire. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet performance alongside its compelling price-to-performance ratio compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Some uncertainties exist regarding long-term tread wear and slight fuel economy impacts, but owners generally report satisfactory everyday reliability.

r/TyreReviews ·4 upvotes ·2024-03-19

“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”

r/kereta ·2 upvotes ·2026-09-24

“Aim for rainy condition. Best are 1.Bridgestone Turanza 005 2.Hankook ventus prime 4.”

r/TireQuestions ·1 upvote ·2026-10-09

“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and I found a cut/split. It’s holding air fine but it is cooked?”

Top themes
#value for money#comfort and low noise#wet and dry grip#comparison with premium brands#tread longevity questions#touring versus sports handling

Based on 41 community posts

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Positive

Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.

r/kereta ·9 upvotes ·2025-12-15

“Have to replace my tyres soon, MC7 or PS5? Hi guys, I need to replace the tyres on my civic soon and I’m stuck between the MC7 and the PS5. I not a guy who will driving 180km/h in raining day so i think both performance is good enough for me. I did some research, it seems like MC7 have better performance overall. Also found that MC7 is cheaper than PS5 in my country (around RM600-700 cheaper for 4 tyres). I prefer tread life > noise/ comfort > performance (rarely drive over 120). Any feedback on the 2 brands would be super helpful. Thanks! === UPDATED === Thank you all for suggestions and opinions. So at the end i pick the MC7. Reasons: It’s possibly quieter compared to the PS5 The price is cheaper and come with 1 year premium (or what name i forgot) warranty There’s a Continental authorized dealer near my place I’ve never tried Continental before, so I decided to give it a try At the moment, the driving experience is a bit quieter than the previous PS4 (which is expected since it’s a new tire). As for performance, I haven’t really pushed it to the limit, but it’s more than sufficient for me, didn’t experience any wheel spin or loss of traction so far. One thing I do notice is that I can constantly hear small stones sticking to the tire and hitting the wheel arch which is very annoying. Also, on a personal note, I still prefer the sidewall shape of the PS5, so it took me some time to get used to the rounded sidewall of the MC7 Read more”

r/abarth ·3 upvotes ·2026-05-10

“Great tires, used to run the stock Pirellis but the ride comfort was atrocious and there was really no performance benefit so I switched them for some PS5.”

r/CarTalkUK ·3 upvotes ·2023-11-19

“How good are pilot sport 5's in winter? Thinking between another set of ps5's on a new car or cross climate 2. Ps5: wearing really slowly, didn't catch a winter on old car yet Cc2: worn in 4 months to 3mm, very soft in bends causing body roll, really good in last year's snow through, and surface water is a non-issue. Also weird humming doe to tread pattern. I guess the question is, should i risk summer tyres with the odd snow fall we have around here?”

Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread life longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#premium pricing comparisons#road noise levels#steering feel feedback

Based on 173 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6666
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 22″
UTQG200 - 420 A A320 - 340 A - B A
Sizes in common3131

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 84 vs 63 on efficiency.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 77 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 61 vs 47 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 79 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 61 vs 47 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 74 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5?

Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 84 vs 63 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology