Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV 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 evo2 SUV and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in 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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.0 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.8 211 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 evo2 SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
