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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 80–72
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Tests 84 · 21 tests Owners 75 · 12,676 reviews
“Random blow out. 6mo old PS4's. Replace 1 or 2 tires? Just had this tire give up the ghost on me today. Got her in a spare right now. All tires at about 5 on tread depth. 6 months old, but i live in a hellscape. Should I get both front tires replaced? Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 +1085Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 87 Reviews found online 80 81 -
67
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 +2087Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 90 Reviews found online 66 81 -
65
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 +1378Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 83 Reviews found online 60 71 -
68
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 +674Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 70 72 -
71
Treadwear
Ventus R-S4 +170Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 74 61 -
80
Handling
Ventus R-S4 +278Why this score
Source Ventus R-S4 Pilot Sport 4 Reviews found online 80 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus R-S4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 80 |
| Dry | 75 | 85 |
| Wet | 67 | 87 |
| Comfort | 65 | 78 |
| Noise | 68 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 70 |
| Handling | 80 | 78 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Ventus R-S4
80
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus R-S4
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and wear resistance ("wears like iron")
- Highly consistent performance and resistance to overheating or getting greasy during long sessions
- Stiff sidewalls providing precise steering response and excellent feedback
Cons
- Slow to come up to optimal operating temperature, especially in cooler weather or for autocross
- Slightly lower ultimate dry grip compared to top-tier rivals like the Bridgestone RE-71R/RE-71RS
- High road noise and a harsh ride due to stiff sidewalls
Tire B Pilot Sport 4
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
- Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving
Cons
- Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
- Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus R-S4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2026-07-28
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2024-08-26
“Punctured tire after fresh 4-Michelin PS4 tire change what to do? In December, I bought a fresh set of 4 tires Michelin PS4, manufactured in 2020, and the next day, one of them was punctured by a nail. I drove for a month with the nail inside before noticing and when I did, I took it to a tire shop who said it needs replacing. It was not easy for me financially to change one of them again. So I asked him to “repair” it and he did so, but recommended changing it ASAP. I have been driving on that punctured tire for 8 months now, refilling it every 2 weeks. And I am starting to worry a blowout will happen as refills are needed more frequently lately. The PS4 is not available anymore where I live, all shops have the PS5, for almost the same price. I am now ready to change it. Should I change one PS4 to PS5? Or two, or all four? Read more”
r/ft86
·3 upvotes ·2022-01-09
“I just installed A/S PS4 from Michelin on my BRZ recently & man they are so nice. How quiet it is, is wow, night and day. They handle quite nice except when it's still cold (sub 40F) on highway, traction control triggers but it may bc I'm lowered and yet to do my alignment. I don't know compared to stock, I was on Falken prior. I am using different tire set-up then stock however. I have 245/35 at the front and 265/35 in rear. My only regret is not going up to 40 on the sidewall for more meat. This is on 18" wheels.”
Top themes
#Exceptional grip and handling#Ride quality and noise#Tread life and wear#Cold weather limitations#PS4 vs PS4S comparison#Run-flat replacement upgrade
Based on 122 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 62 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Hankook Ventus R-S4
80
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 85 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 74 vs 68 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.