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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    2026 test data · 52 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 52 tests, 8 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 takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 tests.

    How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 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 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2131
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.65.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.283.7

    Tire Lab Score

    88.2
    Very Good · Summer
    83.7
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Pirelli P Zero PZ4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    845
    Avg rank 5.4
    101310
    Tie
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.4
    157
    Avg rank 4.3
    10712
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.6
    444
    Avg rank 5.6
    146
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.7
    1
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Avg rank 3.6
    722
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.4 and 5.4.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appears in 21 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →