Tests 66 · 1 test Owners 62 · 45 reviews
Best test result: #30 of 50 in 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (dry braking)
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Avon ZX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 79–63
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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,369 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 10 in 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres (dry braking)
“I'm not particularly worried about stuff like that, more wondering if I could eke any more grip out when accelerating hard in less than ideal conditions. The current PS4s give me no trouble braking, turning and driving through standing water, but they do struggle to put the power down at the minute.”
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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65
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1883Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 64 85 Reviews found online 66 81 Dry Braking (% of best) 89% 98% -
70
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1888Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 92 Reviews found online 71 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 81% 95% -
67
Comfort
ZX7 +760Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 54 Reviews found online 64 70 -
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Noise
No comparison60Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 50 Reviews found online – 74 -
54
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1771Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 46 65 -
64
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1478Why this score
Source ZX7 Pilot Sport 4 SUV Reviews found online 64 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon ZX7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 79 |
| Dry | 65 | 83 |
| Wet | 70 | 88 |
| Comfort | 67 | 60 |
| Noise | – | 60 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 71 |
| Handling | 64 | 78 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
ZX7
79
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 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 | ZX7 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #30/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 98% #4/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | −9.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 3% #30/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 20% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | −16.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 81% #31/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −13.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ZX7
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling in both dry and wet conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and steering precision
- Competitive pricing compared to premium-tier alternatives
Cons
- Significantly shorter tread life compared to OE and premium competitors
- Frequent reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking/perishing
- Poor performance in snow, slush, and off-road conditions
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Avon ZX7
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Community sentiment toward the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is generally very positive, with owners highlighting its strong grip, handling precision, and suitability for heavy performance SUVs. Users frequently compare it favorably to older Latitude Sport 3 and standard passenger tires, though they emphasize its summer-only limitation below 40°F and note trade-offs in price and tread life.
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.”
rennlist.com
“Have a 2014 CTTS with 21" wheels. Just had Michelin PilotSport4 SUV All-season put on. Before that had Michelin PilotSport4S. Have about 1K miles on the new tires, and no experience with it in winter weather yet, but prefer the ride quality over the PS4S. The PS4SUV are a softer ride, yet still have plenty of grip when I hit the "Sport" button. IMO, the PS4S is overkill for the Cayenne. Obviously, subjective and YMMV. Does your wife engage in "spirited" driving? As background, I have PS4S tires on my 2016 Spyder and love them.”
Top themes
#Summer temperature limitations#Grip and handling performance#Tread life and wear#Comparison with Latitude Sport 3#Ride comfort and firmness#SUV-specific load design
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon ZX7 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 65 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 23″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Avon ZX7
79
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Avon ZX7 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Avon ZX7
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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.