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Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Summer
Premium
8.5 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 76 available sizes from R16 to R21. EU label data is mostly wet grip A and rolling resistance C.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport 4
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Interior noise
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof
Better at: Interior noise
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling, Dry braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes T1 Sport
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet braking, Comfort
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
NexenBudget
N Fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GTBudget
radial Sport Active 2
7.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
Worse at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Vorti+
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Superior dry performance with dynamic, precise handling and a direct steering response that provides excellent feedback for sporty driving.

Reliable wet handling under normal conditions with short braking distances and robust aquaplaning reserves, ensuring confidence on wet roads.

Fuel-efficient design due to low rolling resistance, contributing to lower fuel consumption.

Weaknesses

High price level, making the tire a more expensive option compared to alternatives.

Narrow performance margin on wet surfaces; while it handles well in everyday wet conditions, it can be more sensitive in heavy puddles.

Limited inherent damping may result in a harsher ride and increased noise levels.

History

Pilot Sport 32015–20168.5Pilot Sport 42017–20228.5Pilot Sport 52023–20269.4
2017
4× Tested4× Winner
SportAuto225/40 R181stHighly recommended
Automotorsport245/45 R181stHighly recommended
Autobild245/45 R181stExemplary
EVO225/40 R181st
2018
2× Tested2× Winner
Autozeitung225/45 R171st
Automotorsport225/45 R171st
2019
3× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/45 R171stExemplary
Autobild225/45 R17#2
Autobild245/45 R18#4Exemplary
2020
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/45 R181st
ADAC225/40 R18#2Good
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#2Very good
Autobild245/45 R18#3Exemplary
2021
2× Tested1× Winner
Tyre Reviews225/40 R181stTest winner
Autozeitung225/40 R18#4Highly recommended
2022
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/45 R181stExemplary
Sportauto235/35 R19#2Very good
Autobild245/40 R19#4Exemplary
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#7Good
2022

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 got replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Price vs Quality
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Tests (19)

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19 Tests 10× Winner 14× Recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
Winner
Autobild Summer
245/40 R19
#4 Of 10 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
245/45 R19
#7 Of 10 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
Autozeitung Summer
225/40 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
4thHighly recommended
Seat Leon
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3.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Highly recommended
4.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Highly recommended
5.Falken Azenis FK510Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
Winner
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#2 Of 16 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
225/45 R18
#2 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#3 Of 20 Tyres
3rdExemplary
BMW 5 series
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
Winner
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#2 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Automotorsport Summer
245/45 R18
Winner
1stHighly recommended
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Highly recommended
2.Pirelli P ZERORecommended
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Sizes (76)

205/55 R16From £94

3 Variants

9194YWXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£94
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1 Variants

92Y

Ratings

Tested 14× By professional organizations

Test winner12× (86%)
Good2× (14%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 10.0xxx/xx R18 9.9xxx/xx R19 9.5225/xx Rxx 9.8235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 9.8

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin Pilot Sport 4 made?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.

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