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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — Compared

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

Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 76–71

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Tire AHankook

Ventus S1 evo2

Summer

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

Best test result: #2 of 11 in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test (noise)

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 78 · 4,983 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“New Tires (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4) I know this has been discussed a lot here so I won't go into a ton of detail, but I recently got a '23 GT (DCT, around 30k miles) and the stock tires were so ASS. Decided to grab the ones in the title and it's literally night and day difference. I was getting terrible traction when just barely accelerating w/ stock tires. Now I can basically floor it. Same with braking; felt pretty damn bad before, and so much better now. The ride, in general, also just feels more comfortable (smoother, though I didn't notice a huge sound difference, but I usually have music on anyway). Haven't gotten to really push it on turns or anything yet, but it's definitely a big difference already with the small bit of driving I did after getting them installed. I did also go with 235 over the stock 225.”

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 All Season 4 +7
    81
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7678
    Reviews found online7086
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best)95%100%
  2. 78

    Wet

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +5
    83
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)8280
    Reviews found online7386
    Wet Braking (% of best)92%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%98%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    76
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–84
    Reviews found online–64
  4. 69

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7269
    Reviews found online6476
  5. 72

    Noise

    Ventus S1 evo2 +8
    64
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7656
    Reviews found online–76
  6. 62

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +6
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Reviews found online6070
  7. 67

    Handling

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +12
    79
    Why this score
    SourceVentus S1 evo2Pilot Sport All Season 4
    Reviews found online6779
Scores at a glance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo2Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Relative Score 71 76
Dry 74 81
Wet 78 83
Snow – 76
Comfort 69 72
Noise 72 64
Treadwear 62 68
Handling 67 79

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Headline score

Ventus S1 evo2

Pilot Sport All Season 4

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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 All Season 4ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 96% #8/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 99% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −3.2 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 95% #6/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −4.7 Different tests
Noise Other 100% #2/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test +1.6 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/9 · 2017 Motor Mag UHP Tyre Test 50% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −30.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 86% #4/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 90% #7/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −4.6 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 80% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −7.5 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 80% #8/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 94% #4/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −13.8 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #3/9 · 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tyre Test 98% #2/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −5.9 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test +1.4 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 All Season 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with strong hydroplaning resistance
  • Precise steering response and sporty handling feel
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and composure over OEM run-flats

Cons

  • Faster-than-advertised treadwear, particularly on performance vehicles or staggered setups
  • Elevated road noise or humming/roaring sounds at highway speeds
  • Premium price point ('Michelin Tax')
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport All Season 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 All Season 4

Positive

Community sentiment for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and substantial upgrade over stock tires. However, several users report drawbacks including mediocre deep snow performance, noticeable road noise or ride stiffness compared to competitors like the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and an efficiency or range penalty on electric vehicles.

r/BMW ·3 upvotes ·2026-04-06

“I use these on my F80 M3 competition with the 666M wheels for the winter. I had Continental DWS 06 Plus on my E90 M3. The PSAS4 have stiffer side wall than the DWS06 Plus, so the ride will feel more sporty if that's what you're after. PSAS4 also have slightly more dry pavement grip and tad more steering feel than the DWS. The DWS is a tad bit quieter and softer sidewall. Superior to the PSAS4 in light snow. Dry pavement grip is still amazing. I have 2 sets of 666m wheels for my F80 comp. One set outfitted with Pilot sport all season 4 and the other set outfitted with Pilot sport 4s.”

r/tires ·8 upvotes ·2023-09-29

“Michelin PSAS4 vs Conti DWS06+ Recently did a change-up, went from a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus (driven 17,000 miles / 27,360 kilometres) to a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4. I drive a VW GTI and live in Southern Oregon with a 75-mile (120-km) roundtrip commute everyday and here are my observations: the Michelins are a touch quieter and dare I say offer a more ‘refined’ ride the Contis felt stiffer (subjective) but has better cornering without a doubt. Ran both sets at 39 psi (269 kPa) for the 225/40-18 size. the Contis definitely brake better under cool rainy conditions (ambient temp was about 13°C) the Contis perform very, very well in snowy conditions but I’ve yet to test out the Michelins in the same environment. I drove the Continentals on more than 10,000 miles of snow just last winter. the Michelins quickly lose grip when I dump the clutch in first gear, compared to the Continentals. The ESC on my GTI turns on more often with the Michelins as well. the Michelins are ever so slightly more fuel efficient but only a 1-3 mpg difference at best, I found Overall, if you’re looking for a more performance-focused (and light snow-biased) UHPAS tire definitely go for the DWS06 Plus. As for me I’m delighted with the PSAS4 overall, but it’s also because I’m highly biased on Michelins as a brand. Read more”

r/TeslaModel3 ·6 upvotes ·2023-02-17

“Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 efficiency FOLLOWUP: On a recent drive, similar speed (70-80) and same route, I managed to get 290Wh/mi. Only notable difference was that the outside temperature was now 25-30C (instead of <10C) In trying to debug WTF tesla is doing, I started looking at the CAN bus. It appears that the car tries to keep the battery in the 30-35C range, so pretty much all that extra power usage was the car trying to maintain battery temperature in cold weather rather than the tires. Original post--------------------------------------------: just FYI about Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 235/45zr18 98Y I knew to expect a small efficiency hit, but this is almost as bad as when I towed a 2000lb boxy trailer. M3LR, stock 18" wheels and aero covers, no roof rack, no bike rack, driving in ~10-15C ~70-80mph funny part is that with the $0.46/kWh supercharging for the California portion of the road trip, driving a Tesla comes out more expensive than a 22mpg gas car @$4/gal :rofl: Read more”

Top themes
#wet and dry grip#winter and snow capability#EV efficiency and range#Continental DWS06 Plus comparison#CrossClimate 2 comparison#road noise and ride comfort#tread life and wear

Based on 241 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available613
Rim diameters16″ – 20″20″
Tread depth—9 - 10/32″
UTQG—440 - 540 A - AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better handling, dry and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 79 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 scores 72 vs 64 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 81 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 68 vs 62 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 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.

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