Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 42 tests, 6 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 wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet 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 evo2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 11 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 18 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 14 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 211 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 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 evo2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 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.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.
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.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 appears in 11 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, with 6 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 →