Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 693 reviews
“New shoes: Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2. 255/40-18”
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Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 21 road tests and 693 + 12,714 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 83–62
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,714 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“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.”
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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62
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 +2587Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 89 Reviews found online 59 84 Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.8 = 62
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
No road tests of dry for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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67
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 +2289Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 92 Reviews found online 66 84 Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 67
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.4 = 89
No road tests of wet for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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53
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) – Reviews found online 41 – Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 40.8 = 53
No road tests of snow for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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64
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 +1276Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 62 72 Ventus S1 noble2: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 62.1 = 64
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.6 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison70Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 13 tests – 73 Reviews found online – ≈ 66 (est.) Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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53
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 +1871Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 44 60 Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 44.3 = 53
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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62
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 +1981Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Reviews found online 62 81 -
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Efficiency
No comparison76Why this score
Source Ventus S1 noble2 Pilot Sport 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests – 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
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| Relative Score | 62 | 83 |
| Dry | 62 | 87 |
| Wet | 67 | 89 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 64 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 81 |
| Efficiency | – | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Ventus S1 noble2
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Pilot Sport 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus S1 noble2
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smoothness
- Very low road noise and quiet highway cruising
- Strong dry traction and responsive handling
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, frequently failing to meet mileage expectations
- Poor traction and dangerous handling in snow, slush, and ice
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering response or 'squishy' cornering feel
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
Positive
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 is largely positive, with owners highlighting its competitive price-to-performance value compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Drivers frequently commend its quiet ride, wet grip, and respectable tread life, though some note reduced handling sharpness compared to dedicated summer tires and increased road noise after higher mileage.
mbworld.org
“I put Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires on mine and couldn't be any happier. They rate and perform almost identical to the Michelin Pilots for a lot less money. Very high customer reviews too.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2014-07-17
“Originally Posted By: SHOZ I have them on my Genesis Coupe 2L for a year now. Went to 50 series over the OE 45 series. No complaints at all. I ended up going back and ordering them +1 size. OEM is 215/45/17. I went with 225/45/17. They seem to be better suited and less stretched for my application. Ended up costing $410 total for them.”
s2ki.com
“I just drove them this week and they are ok. If you are not an aggressive driver and you are looking for longer tread life and an all season they would work fine. If you want better handling in an all season tire I would look at something like the RE970AS. If I can help let me know.”
Top themes
#value and price affordability#quiet and comfortable ride#treadwear and longevity#wet weather traction#all-season vs summer performance#comparison to premium brands
Based on 36 community posts
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
bobistheoilguy.com
·2 upvotes ·2020-11-13
“First time post for me on Bitog. I just installed the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires on my 2017 Mazda GT. Noise doesn't seem to be an issue I'm experiencing. Prior to the new Pilot Sports 4's all seasons I had the Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ and the 4's are much quieter on the Mazda. The 4's feel a tad bit softer in ride, quieter and handle just as nice. However, they are new rubber and the tread pattern is completely different from the Michelin Pilot Sports AS 3+ . I've only put about 500 miles on them, but so far, I really like them for their ride comfort, noise, stability and wet/dry grip levels. They feel like a more mature AS3+ if you have them now”
r/RZ34
·1 upvote ·2026-10-08
“Switched from the garbage stock Potenza's to Continental DWS06 a week after grabbing my Z. Absolutely fucking worth it. I got Swift R lowering springs installed and that also made a great improvement. Z feels much more confidant and way more composed on my twisty roads and roundabouts My ND Miata also came with the same Potenza's and I went with the Michelin PS4's. Transformed the handling as well”
r/CarTalkUK
·1 upvote ·2023-01-18
“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.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Run-flat replacement upgrade#Treadwear and longevity#Cold weather performance#Road noise and comfort#EV range and efficiency#Comparison to Continental tires
Based on 246 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 8 | 62 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 320 - 700 AA - B A | 300 - 320 A - AA A |
| Sizes in common | 6 | 6 |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
83
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better dry, wet and handling. 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 87 vs 62 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 89 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 53 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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Ventus S1 noble2 or Pilot Sport 4?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus S1 noble2 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus S1 noble2 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus S1 noble2 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus S1 noble2 or Pilot Sport 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
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.
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