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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (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%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 69% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
15
Best position
#2
Average position
6.1
Latest test
2026
Available sizes
176

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
91%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
98%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
96%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
95%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
94%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
92%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
92%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
96%

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