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Hankook Ventus R-S4 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Pilot Super Sport leads, 75–72 Narrow edge

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Pilot Super Sport

Summer

Tests 74 · 1 test Owners 79 · 1,506 reviews

“I switched to Pilot Super Sports a couple months ago and can say there is some noise reduction. So far they are holding up pretty well, probably better than the RE50A considering I did a fair bit of auto crossing with it. Biggest difference I noticed was grip, significantly more grip especially when abused (hot). I also went 255 up front so that may have had an effect on the grip as well. They are also more comfortable over rough surfaces.”

Category by category

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

  1. 75

    Dry

    Pilot Super Sport +6
    81
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–76
    Reviews found online8087
  2. 67

    Wet

    Pilot Super Sport +9
    76
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–73
    Reviews found online6681
  3. 65

    Comfort

    Pilot Super Sport +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Reviews found online6075
  4. 68

    Noise

    Pilot Super Sport +2
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Reviews found online7075
  5. 71

    Treadwear

    Ventus R-S4 +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Reviews found online7470
  6. 80

    Handling

    Pilot Super Sport +1
    81
    Why this score
    SourceVentus R-S4Pilot Super Sport
    Reviews found online8081
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus R-S4Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Relative Score 72 75
Dry 75 81
Wet 67 76
Comfort 65 72
Noise 68 70
Treadwear 71 68
Handling 80 81

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Ventus R-S4

Pilot Super Sport

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
All owner themes in the Ventus R-S4 review

Tire B Pilot Super Sport

Pros

  • Phenomenal dry grip and cornering stability
  • Precise steering response and excellent road feedback
  • Better-than-expected tread wear and mileage for a performance tire

Cons

  • Reduced grip and traction in cold weather (below 15°C)
  • Mediocre performance and tendency to aquaplane when tread wears down in heavy rain
  • High price point compared to some alternatives
All owner themes in the Pilot Super Sport review

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

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is overwhelmingly positive regarding dry/wet grip, handling performance, and everyday usability for sports cars. While some users note high costs, rapid wear under aggressive track driving, or poor performance in cold and snowy weather, they remain widely praised as a benchmark summer street tire.

r/ft86 ·2 upvotes ·2016-04-18

“As someone who lapped the car until I destroyed the OEM tires, and then lapped a set of PSS until I destroyed those too. The PSS are stickier than stock for sure, but they arent really sticky when it comes to tires for the track. They overheat and get greasy if you drive them hard, and they will slip at just slightly higher speeds. TL;DR: they are better than stock, but they arent a track sticky tire by any means so tail happy is still a thing.”
r/audis5 ·1 upvote ·2025-09-22

“Got them brand with my 2018 S5 last yr when I picked it up as a CPO deal. Had the original PSS on my 2010 accord coupe and missed them. Definitely no regrets and will buy them again. I’m in Toronto - I don’t drive a lot since I live in the city, so this covers me all yr. Snow performance is more than decent, but I still suggest winters on commutes.”
r/BMW ·1 upvote ·2014-01-22

“Damn. 295s on Style 359Ms? That's pushing it a bit, isn't it? I so desperately wish Michelin would make a 285/30 PSS. I'm running 275/35s now, and while I like the extra rubber on the road, I don't like the increased sidewall height over the OEM 265/35.”
Top themes
#exceptional grip and handling#tread life and mileage#comparison to pilot sport 4s#performance in wet conditions#cost and pricing value#cold weather and snow limitations

Based on 64 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus R-S4 B · Michelin Pilot Super Sport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—50
Rim diameters—17″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Winner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus R-S4 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 76 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 72 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 81 vs 75 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Ventus R-S4 scores 71 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus R-S4
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Super Sport
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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.

75

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Pilot Super Sport

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