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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (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 evo Z K129 was done in 2022, compared to when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 has A wet grip rating, whereas 69% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B rating. We also know where Ventus S1 evo Z K129 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Number of tests
4
Best position
#5
Average position
6.0
Latest test
2026
Available sizes
32

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
99%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
94%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
96%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
95%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
86%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
89%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
74%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
98%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
97%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
97%

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