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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and Michelin Pilot Sport 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 test, where both the Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and the Pilot Sport 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin
Pilot Sport 3
Number of tests
15
2
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
4.3
6.5
Latest test
2020
2016
Available sizes
155
65

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
77%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
84%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
67%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
78%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
84%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
82%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
83%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
83%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
80%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
80%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2016225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Summer
2015225/45 R17View

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