Tests – · none yet Owners 52 · 121 reviews
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — 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 + 1 road tests and 121 + 658 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is ahead, 71–58
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 69 · 658 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
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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60
Dry
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1474Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 56 77 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 55.6 = 60
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 77.4 = 74
No road tests of dry for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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60
Wet
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1878Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 56 80 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 55.5 = 60
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 75.9 (est.) + 40% × 80.1 = 78
No road tests of wet for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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50
Snow
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1060Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 35 53 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 59.4 (est.) + 40% × 35.1 = 50
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 52.7 = 60
No road tests of snow for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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60
Comfort
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +363Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 56 60 Ventus V12 evo K110: 40% × 66.1 (est.) + 60% × 55.7 = 60
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60 = 63
No road tests of comfort for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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60
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 52 – Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 51.6 = 60
No road tests of noise for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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57
Treadwear
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1269Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 51 64 Ventus V12 evo K110: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51 = 57
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 63.5 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus V12 evo K110. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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63
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +467Why this score
Source Ventus V12 evo K110 Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online 63 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 71 |
| Dry | 60 | 74 |
| Wet | 60 | 78 |
| Snow | 50 | 60 |
| Comfort | 60 | 63 |
| Noise | 60 | – |
| Treadwear | 57 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 67 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Recomputed
Headline score
58
/ 100
Ventus V12 evo K110
71
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus V12 evo K110 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/9 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test | #2/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus V12 evo K110
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium brand alternatives
- Strong, confident dry grip and handling performance
- Low road noise and high comfort levels
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to reduced steering feedback and a squirmy feel
- Faster-than-average tread wear
- Subpar wet weather traction and increased risk of aquaplaning as tread wears down
Tire B Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Dry and wet grip, cornering, and steering response, with many reviewers describing it as close to a summer tire. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance are especially praised.
- Large improvement over OEM tires (Pirelli, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental) and especially over run-flats, with better ride, handling and often less noise.
- Good light-snow and cold-weather capability for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire, which lets owners avoid separate summer and winter sets.
Cons
- Premature treadwear is the most common complaint. Many report 10k–25k miles, rear tires and staggered setups wearing fastest, and some cases of tread chunking, flaking, cracking or dry rot. Many call the 45k warranty unrealistic.
- Road noise, including humming, droning or roaring around 60–75 mph. It often worsens with wear, and some reviewers say it is among the loudest tires they have owned.
- Weak snow and ice traction for some owners. Some describe it as unsafe, especially in deeper snow or on RWD cars, and say it falls short of the marketed winter rating.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
rennlist.com
“Well, so much for the Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Can't get 'em installed because they have a lower load rating than OEM. Ordered Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S+ 2 today. Getting them installed Tuesday. I was procrastinating, but turned up with a nail in one of the tires last night, so....”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-05-17
“I have Michelin Premier A/S (currently on my Honda). I think they are some of the best tires in the rain, but they are touring car tires, not UHP. If you like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ that you already have on the front of your Saab, I would recommend sticking with them and getting the full set to match up.”
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2019-01-29
“I have had the Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ for my last two sets of tires, and I had the hydro-edge before that on my old Toyota. So much grip around corners and good rain performance.”
Top themes
#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS
Based on 47 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A A | 500 AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
71
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — better wet, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 78 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 74 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 69 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 60 vs 50 on snow.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 78 vs 60 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 74 vs 60 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 60 vs 50 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 63 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus V12 evo K110 or Pilot Sport A/S 3+?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 69 vs 57 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