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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — Compared

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

Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 80–64

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Tire AMichelin

Pilot Sport 4

Summer

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

“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”

Tire BHankook

Ventus S1 noble2

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 693 reviews

“Getting new tires I’m replacing my OEM tires (Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 sized 235/50R19). They’ve got 80,000 miles on them. I’ve had a good experience with them. My tire guy has about 3 tires in the $200 (installed) range. Right now I’m leaning towards the Hercules Raptis ® R-T6X. Who has experience with these? Does that sound like a decent choice? I want to spend the money I need to on good tires, but don’t want to spend the most money just because. Read more”

Category by category

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

  1. 85

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 +19
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Professional tests (TWG score)88–
    Reviews found online8164
  2. 87

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 +19
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Professional tests (TWG score)91–
    Reviews found online8168
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    56
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Reviews found online–47
  4. 78

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 +11
    67
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Professional tests (TWG score)83–
    Reviews found online7166
  5. 74

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Professional tests (TWG score)76–
    Reviews found online72–
  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 +14
    56
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Professional tests (TWG score)76–
    Reviews found online6150
  7. 78

    Handling

    Pilot Sport 4 +14
    64
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Ventus S1 noble2
    Reviews found online7864
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 noble2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Relative Score 80 64
Dry 85 66
Wet 87 68
Snow – 56
Comfort 78 67
Noise 74 –
Treadwear 70 56
Handling 78 64

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Headline score

Pilot Sport 4

Ventus S1 noble2

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 noble2 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

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.

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

Tire B

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

Positive

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.

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available628
Rim diameters16″ – 20″17″ – 20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

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

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 85 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 70 vs 56 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 64 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

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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.

80

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Pilot Sport 4

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