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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — Compared

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

Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 79–71

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Tire AHankook

Ventus S1 evo2

Summer

Tests 78 · 11 tests Owners 67 · 2,127 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test (straight aqua)

Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 4

Summer

Tests 84 · 21 tests Owners 74 · 12,686 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (dry braking)

“Have you checked to see if your wheels would accommodate a 215 tyre? Might be worth investigating. Other than that, Goodyear Eagle f1 asymmetric I would say have just as good dry performance as a PS4. They're minutely less grippy in the wet, but not noticeably so. They're also a lot quieter and a lot cheaper. I've run both PS4 and the Eagles on track, and now the Eagles are my go-to.”

Category by category

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

  1. 74

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 +11
    85
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7687
    Reviews found online7081
    Dry Braking (% of best)99%100%
    Dry Handling (% of best)97%98%
  2. 78

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 +8
    86
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)8290
    Reviews found online7381
    Wet Braking (% of best)96%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best)94%96%
  3. 69

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 +9
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7283
    Reviews found online6471
  4. 72

    Noise

    Pilot Sport 4 +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7676
    Reviews found online–72
  5. 62

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 +8
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–76
    Reviews found online6061
  6. 67

    Handling

    Pilot Sport 4 +11
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4
    Reviews found online6778
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo2Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Relative Score 71 79
Dry 74 85
Wet 78 86
Comfort 69 78
Noise 72 74
Treadwear 62 70
Handling 67 78

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Ventus S1 evo2

Pilot Sport 4

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport 4ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/6 · 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test −1.4 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #7/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test 98% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test −1.8 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #3/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test 97% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test −1.0 Different tests
Noise Other 97% #3/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test 98% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Price Other 65% #4/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test 45% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +19.5 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/10 · 2013 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 50% #2/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test −25.0 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 95% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test −5.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 86% #4/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 +15.7 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 80% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 90% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 −10.0 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 80% #8/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 91% #6/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test −10.8 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #2/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test 94% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test +2.5 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #6/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 96% #9/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test −2.4 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Ventus S1 evo2

Pros

  • Excellent dry and wet grip performance
  • Strong value compared to premium alternatives like Michelin or Continental
  • Crisp steering response and confident cornering handling

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly on heavier or high-performance vehicles
  • Increased road noise and harsher ride quality as the tire ages and tread depth lowers
  • Occasional reports of structural weaknesses such as sidewall bulges or cracking
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 evo2 review

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
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (and PS4S/AS variants) is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently praising the massive upgrades in grip, wet weather performance, and steering feel compared to stock run-flats or budget tires. While some note trade-offs in tread life, cost, and colder temperature performance, they are widely regarded as a top-tier choice for daily driving and spirited handling.

r/MachE ·2 upvotes ·2025-08-31

“Just to kind of back up for claims, the same tires are offered on the Model 3 and I basically cycled through those tires and experienced the same results. PS4s were by far the best handling, sportiest tires but I saw as much a 30% drop in range. The EVOs had the best range but the worst handling. The CCs were just average all the way around.”

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.”

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”

Top themes
#Exceptional Grip and Handling#Wet Weather Performance#Ride Quality and Noise#Tread Life and Wear#Run-Flat Replacement#Summer vs All-Season Comparison

Based on 131 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6162
Rim diameters16″ – 20″16″ – 20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better dry, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 85 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 69 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 86 vs 78 on wet.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
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.

79

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Pilot Sport 4

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