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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

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, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 S is made - United States.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
10
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
195
27

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%

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