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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
Owner ratings
Dry
91
Wet
83
Snow
57
Comfort
85
Noise
85
Treadwear
87
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Summer Max Performance tires

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
9 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
1,959 owner reviews
Dry
93
Wet
94
Snow
–
Comfort
38
Noise
82
Treadwear
90
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better comfort and noise. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if wet, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads by 2
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
93
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 90
Tire Rack owners 92 94
Tyre Reviews owners – 92

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads by 11
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
83
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 95
Tire Rack owners 85 90
Tyre Reviews owners – 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
57
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
–
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire Rack owners 61 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 47
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
38
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 1
Tire Rack owners 87 90
Tyre Reviews owners – 72

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Ventus ST RH06 leads by 3
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
85
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
82
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads by 3
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
87
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire Rack owners 82 80
Tyre Reviews owners – 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads by 5
A — Hankook Ventus ST RH06
91
B — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
96
Why this score
SourceVentus ST RH06Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tyre Reviews owners – 85
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Ventus ST RH06Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Relative Score 87 84
Dry 91 93
Wet 83 94
Snow 57 –
Comfort 85 38
Noise 85 82
Treadwear 87 90
Handling 91 96

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Ventus ST RH06

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely regarded as a premium, high-performance tire that significantly improves ride quality and handling dynamics, particularly when replacing harsh OEM run-flat tires. While users consistently praise its exceptional wet-weather grip and confident dry-road handling, the consensus is tempered by reports of rapid tread wear and elevated road noise in certain applications.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance.
  • Significant improvement in ride comfort and steering feel compared to OEM run-flats.
  • Predictable and progressive handling at the limit.
  • Strong dry-road grip and braking performance.

Cons

  • Faster-than-average tread wear, particularly on heavy or high-torque vehicles.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users, especially as the tire wears.
  • Higher price point compared to competitors.
  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy or EV range due to rolling resistance.

Observations

  • EV owners (notably Tesla Model Y/3) report a measurable decrease in range (approx. 10-20%) compared to OEM efficiency-focused tires.
  • Users transitioning from factory-fitted run-flat tires on luxury SUVs (BMW X3, Mercedes GLC) report the most significant satisfaction regarding ride compliance and noise reduction.
  • Heavy, high-torque SUVs and performance vehicles experience accelerated tread wear, with some users reporting significant degradation under 20,000 miles.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus ST RH06

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Positive

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.

Top themes
#handling and grip#tread life and wear#comparison with other tires#luxury SUV fitment#seasonal performance

Based on 9 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Category—Summer Max Performance tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available13—
Rim diameters17″ – 22″—
Tread depth10.5/32″—
UTQG420 A A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Michelin

Winner: Hankook Ventus ST RH06 — better comfort and noise. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if wet, handling and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 85 vs 38 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 94 vs 83 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 96 vs 91 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 scores 85 vs 82 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus ST RH06
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.