Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 23 road tests and 2,504 + 6,449 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 87–75
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Tests 78 · 13 tests Owners 71 · 2,504 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.”
Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 88 · 6,449 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 23 tests | 84 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 91 |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 84.2 + 40% × 73.4 = 80
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.9 + 40% × 90.8 = 92
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 23 tests | 81 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 94 |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 93.6 = 94
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests | 70 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 85 |
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.8 = 69
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 71 + 60% × 84.8 = 79
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 15 tests | 58 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 61
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 4 or Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 6 tests | 78 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 79 |
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.2 + 40% × 66.7 = 74
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 91.9 + 40% × 78.9 = 87
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 72 | 89 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 17 tests | 83 | 64 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 87 |
| Dry | 80 | 92 |
| Wet | 78 | 94 |
| Comfort | 69 | 79 |
| Noise | 61 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 87 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 83 | 64 |
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 5
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.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-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 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4, covered less than 600miles. Found a small cut on the front right one. It is holding air fine. I will go to a tire shop to get checked asap, but chances that it’s ok? And what could have caused it? Hitting a curb? Thank you in advance!”
“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.”
“MOT coming up on the 29th and the rear tyres won't make it. Front tyres have a bit of wear left but I'm wondering if I should do all four now or the rears now and then the fronts sometime in about 6 months or so. Better deals on 4 tyres though ... but then I'd be throwing away 2 decent tyres with some use still in them so ... Also, looking on KiwkFit... any reason why I wouldn't go for the Ventus Prime 4s over the Michelins?”
Based on 41 community posts
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is overwhelmingly positive for daily street driving, praising its exceptional wet grip, tread longevity, and quiet comfort compared to run-flats and older performance tires. However, several enthusiasts note downsides for aggressive or track use, specifically citing softer sidewalls, muted steering feedback, and poor heat resistance leading to delamination under track conditions. Most drivers consider it an outstanding premium all-rounder for sporty street cars rather than a dedicated track or extreme-performance tire.
“Had both on my ST. The 4S is more performance oriented but it wore out much quicker in approximately 35k kms. PS5 is more comfortable and the wear is slower however it does get noisy towards its end of life. After the 2 sets of Michelins, I tried the Falken FK520 for half the cost of the Michelins but found it to more comfortable for daily driving as it is comparatively softer.”
“I’ve done 20k on a set of fronts that still have ~2-2.5mm left. They’re wearing very well IMO.”
“I've used the PS4S, potenza s001's & sports contact 7. Currently on Pilot Sport 5's and I think they're the best all road "do it all"road tyre I've had on my RWD . The asymmetric 6 is also supposed to be great but I havent tried that.”
Based on 174 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 31 | 31 |
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better handling, wet and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 83 vs 64 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 72 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 78 on wet.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 61 vs 47 on noise.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 78 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 80 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 61 vs 47 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 79 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 87 vs 74 on our treadwear score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 83 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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
