Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect (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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made in Hungary and Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France.