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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
15
19
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.3
2.1
Latest test
2020
2022
Available sizes
155
185

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
66%
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
45%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
66%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
36%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
44%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
86%
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
98%
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
61%
Hankook
Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View

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