Hankook Ventus ST 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 ST and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 32 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 ST performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 ST is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus ST if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus ST | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus ST
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus ST | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Hankook Ventus ST |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Hankook Ventus ST |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus ST vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus ST vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus ST vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus ST 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 ST.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus ST vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Hankook Ventus ST wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus ST or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus ST ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus ST 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 Hankook Ventus ST ranks better than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus ST.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus ST appears in 1 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 →