Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests

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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV 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 evo2 SUV and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 33 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, 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 evo2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

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

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUVPirelli P Zero PZ4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used231
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.05.6
    Latest test20172025
    Tire Lab Score87.183.7

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    83.7
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUVPirelli P Zero PZ4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 1.8
    211
    Avg rank 5.4
    101310
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    2
    Avg rank 4.3
    10712
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    146
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 3.6
    722
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 evo2 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31.

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