Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 19 + 23 road tests and 3,359 + 6,449 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 83–69
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Tests 77 · 19 tests Owners 59 · 3,359 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (wet braking)
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 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 S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 23 tests | 85 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 98% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 99% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 60% | 80% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 85 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.2 + 40% × 83.8 = 89
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 23 tests | 89 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 87 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 87% | 100% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 96% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 80% | 60% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 99% | 96% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 98% | 98% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 88.8 + 40% × 68.9 = 81
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.4 + 40% × 86.7 = 90
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 9 tests | 65 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 81 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 80% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 64.7 + 40% × 58.8 = 62
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 71 + 40% × 80.6 = 75
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 15 tests | 77 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Interior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 94% | 95% |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 97% |
| Noise (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 80% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 73
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.2 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus S1 evo3 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 S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests | 61 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 45 | 75 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 56% | 88% |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 45.4 = 55
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 87.2 + 40% × 74.7 = 82
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 60 | 83 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 83 |
| Dry | 76 | 89 |
| Wet | 81 | 90 |
| Comfort | 62 | 75 |
| Noise | 73 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 82 |
| Handling (owners) | 60 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Ventus S1 evo3
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.
In the overall rankings of 5 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 finished ahead 1 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus S1 evo3 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 97% | +0.9 | 2–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 60% | 80% | −20.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 87% | 100% | −13.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 99% | −2.5 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% | 96% | +2.3 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% | 99% | −1.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 98% | −0.1 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 80% | 60% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 94% | 95% | −1.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +1.1 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 56% | 88% | −32.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 75% | 57% | +17.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #14/20 | #6/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 58% | 70% | −11.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% | 90% | +0.1 | 2–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/8 | #5/8 | – | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 is mixed, with users frequently praising its strong dry and wet grip, comfort, and competitive pricing. However, notable drawbacks include relatively fast tread wear, reports of increasing road noise over time, and mixed experiences with OEM specs versus premium competitors like Michelin.
“I had Hankook tires on my XKR, and thought they were the noisiest tires I had ever heard on a car, and I had to get rid of them as I couldn't stand it.”
“So, I was conversing on a Canadian EV group on Facebook and someone said their SE arrived with run flats…Hankook Ventus S1 evo3. My Mini also has Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 and I was not aware they are considered run flats. So I looked them up online and it appears that in 205/45R17 XL it says Run Flat…Y on . Was anyone else aware of this? Should it say run flat somewhere on the tire?”
“Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 uneven wear I’ve been using this tyre and have been satisfied with its performance on my BMW G30. Just that I realised that there is an uneven thread wear on the outer side. The main thread has still some thread about 2mm from the thread wear indicator. This is the right front tyre. All other tyres thread wear looks fine. Is this particular tyre still safe to be used for another 10,000km? Or urgently needs to be changed? Anyone has any experience with uneven wear like this? Read more”
Based on 33 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 S1 evo3 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 110 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 47 | 47 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 if noise matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 55 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 73 vs 47 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 83 vs 60 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 76 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 90 vs 81 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 89 vs 76 on our dry score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 73 vs 47 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 75 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 82 vs 55 on our treadwear 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
