Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 245/40 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 85% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea.