Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Hankook Ventus Evo (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%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 94% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Ventus Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Ventus Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (97%) of the Hankook Ventus Evo also have A wet ratings.