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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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When isolating two notable models on the market, like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, several aspects need to be considered. Here we rely on test results and our rating for the most suitable comparison.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyre stands out thanks to its superb Aquaplaning (both cross and longitudinal), Comfort, Dry handling, Rolling resistance, Wet handling, and Dry braking abilities. It secured the 2nd spot in a 53-tyres-test organised by Autobild where its performance was quite impressive. Moreover, it is known for its Dry steering response as remarked by AutoMotorSport, and also for its Dry braking as referred to by Autozeitung. According to ADAC testing, this tyre holds its own pretty well for Dry braking and mileage performance and grasps the 2nd spot in a 16-tyres-test. Lastly, Tyre Reviews also commented positively on its Wet handling. Despite high-performance scores, there still remain points for improvement. Taking everything into account, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 does leave a strong impression overall with a rating of 88%. However, bear in mind that the newer Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has now replaced this model. Visit Michelin for more details.
On the flip side, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127's strengths primarily lie in Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet braking, Wet handling, and again Dry braking. It managed to prevail by clinching the 3rd spot in both Autobild as well as AutoMotorSport tyre trials. Autozeitung placed this tyre in its 9th spot out of 10, while it fell down to the 14th place in an ADAC test. Nevertheless, venturing into the realm of Wet handling (as pointed out by Tyre Reviews) helps make this tyre a worthwhile consideration. This tyre presents a promising picture, gaining a fair rating of 81%. These tyres are used in first equipment on Audi Q8, SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. Visit Hankook to explore more.
In conclusion, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 could be the better option if you're looking for a higher-performing tyre based on test results, whilst those seeking a more cost-effective option may look towards the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. Nevertheless, both are impressive options which warrant due consideration given their distinct strengths and weaknesses.
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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended
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2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet circle cornering
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Wet braking according to EU label
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Dry handling
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | 7,2 | 8,3 | 8,3 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Very good | 8,5 | 8,0 | 6,3 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | 83 | 92 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 78 | 69 | 87 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,0 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 1,8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 34,2 | 29,6 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
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