Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (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%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (84%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.