Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 (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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has a better rating of 79% compared to 61% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo Z K129 and the Pilot Sport CUP 2 were tested. 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 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C rating. We also know where Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made - Hungary.