Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 33 tests, 5 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 evo2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 evo2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 11 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 18 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 14 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 211 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.9 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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 evo2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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.
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.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 appears in 11 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22, with 5 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 →