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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117Upper-middle
HankookHankook

Ventus S1 evo2 K117

R17
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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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 - 56% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo2 K117
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
—
7
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
4.4
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
—
170

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 evo2 K117
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
33%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117
33%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%

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