Tests 78 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,363 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 EV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 78–66
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Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 5 in 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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84
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1470Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 85 73 Reviews found online 83 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
84
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1173Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 87 76 Reviews found online 81 68 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 97% -
57
Comfort
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV +865Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 48 – Reviews found online 70 61 -
61
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 53 – Reviews found online 74 – -
73
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1558Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 65 53 -
79
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1564Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Ventus S1 evo2 SUV Reviews found online 79 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 66 |
| Dry | 84 | 70 |
| Wet | 84 | 73 |
| Comfort | 57 | 65 |
| Noise | 61 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 58 |
| Handling | 79 | 64 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
66
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 95% #4/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #4/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 17% #6/8 · 2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #3/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 97% #4/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +2.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pros
- Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
- Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling
Cons
- Higher-than-average purchase price
- Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
- Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
Tire B Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip with strong confidence-inspiring handling
- High value for money compared to premium Tier-1 brand alternatives
- Good ride comfort and low road noise for highway cruising
Cons
- Premature outer block and edge wear, particularly on front axles
- Poor performance in snow and ice, typical of summer tires
- Limited off-road capability
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performance tire option for luxury and sport utility vehicles, often compared against alternatives like Pirelli Scorpions and Michelin's own Latitude series. Users appreciate its strong grip and dynamic capabilities, though questions regarding tread wear, run-flat options, and comparisons with all-season variants are common.
r/PorscheMacan
·1 upvote ·2026-04-04
“I'm leaning towards the Pilot Sport 4 SUV over the LS3. I'd really like to see how much better these tires grip. Although it sounds like I'll be sacrificing a little comfort, but with air suspension I'm not too worried.”
r/Audi
·1 upvote ·2026-07-09
“Nope nope nope. I live in the SE and my RWD sports car get squirrelly with normal driving when it drops below 40 on my PS4Ss. You’d be in a ditch first bit of snow.”
r/Howsmytire
·1 upvote ·2026-07-15
“Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923. I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth. Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating? I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.”
Top themes
#handling and grip#tread life and wear#comparison with other tires#luxury SUV fitment#seasonal performance
Based on 9 community posts
Tire B
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
66
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 73 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 79 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 84 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 84 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.