Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    2026 test data · 43 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 43 tests, 11 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2122
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.64.9
    Latest test20252022
    Tire Lab Score88.294

    Tire Lab Score

    88.2
    Very Good · Summer
    94
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Michelin Pilot Sport 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    845
    Avg rank 4.4
    1364
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.4
    157
    Avg rank 3.8
    1365
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.6
    444
    Avg rank 5.6
    46
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.7
    1
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Avg rank 7.1
    11
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 8.7 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appears in 21 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22, with 11 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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