Tests – · 1 test Owners 68 · 1 review
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 S is ahead, 81–69
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Tests 80 · 27 tests Owners 82 · 6,601 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“I only run ps4s in my gt4 and gt4rs for the street and rainy track days. They are not the grippiest tires and they can't really take the heat of a hot track day. For track days, I run other tires. I don't drive the track cars on the street routinely. All that said, ps4s is a great tire for street and wet. I would also not run them in freezing weather.”
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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69
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 S +2190Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 70 89 -
71
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 S +1485Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 72 85 -
66
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 S +975Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 63 81 -
65
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 S +368Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 63 – -
67
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 S +471Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) 70 70 Reviews found online 63 71 -
69
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 S +1786Why this score
Source g-Force Sport COMP-2 Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews found online 69 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 81 |
| Dry | 69 | 90 |
| Wet | 71 | 85 |
| Comfort | 66 | 75 |
| Noise | 65 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 71 |
| Handling | 69 | 86 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
g-Force Sport COMP-2
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 S
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 | g-Force Sport COMP-2 | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Other | 62% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 62% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 0.0 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 50% #2/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | −40.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Force Sport COMP-2
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Pilot Sport 4 S
Pros
- Exceptional grip and predictable handling in both dry and wet conditions
- Noticeable reduction in road noise and improved ride comfort compared to competitors and run-flats
- Sharper steering response and improved cornering stability
Cons
- High initial purchase price
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers and track users
- Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly vague or laggy initial response during rapid steering transitions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its exceptional dry and wet grip, precise steering feel, and overall refinement for daily driving and spirited road use. While some note that they are pricey and can wear out quickly under aggressive track conditions or heavy vehicle weights, they are widely considered the benchmark high-performance max summer tire. Competitors like Continental ExtremeContact Sport and Kumho are frequently mentioned as budget-friendly alternatives, but many drivers ultimately return to the PS4S for its unmatched confidence and all-around performance.
r/wrx_vb
·3 upvotes ·2025-04-10
“I switched to ps4s. Sidewall is a little softer so they have a more comfortable ride at the expense of a little numbness during normal driving. Grip limits seem pretty similar. Ps4s should last longer. We'll see. Would buy again over stock dunlops.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2025-01-24
“IMO the Super Sports are a far better tire than the Pilot Sport 4 S's; better steering response and less tread squirm at the limit. The PS 4 S name was misleading to me because I thought it suggested "4 Season". I know you know this @f355spider , but for the benefit of others, both are maximum performance summer tires. Based on my limited wet road experience both seemed decent in the rain (SS and 4S). A comparison of the Cups 2s (left) to the Super Sports. 235/35-19s on a spare set of wheels. Been running Cup 2s on the E46 for 5 years now on a "square" set up with 235/35s on 19x8.5 BBS CHs with 35mm offset on all four corners. Scott”
r/RZ34
·1 upvote ·2026-10-08
“I got 30k miles out of the pilot sport 4s and pilot sport all season 4. The cost difference was not too bad and the all season 4 grip almost as well and are rated to 11f vs 40f for the pilot sport 4s. And they all wore evenly. Upsizing definitely made it feel more planted 245 275.”
Top themes
#Dry and Wet Grip#Tread Life and Mileage#Price and Value Comparison#Track vs Street Performance#Ride Comfort and Noise#Sidewall Stiffness#Alternatives and Competitors
Based on 109 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance Summer tire | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 110 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 90 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 86 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 85 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 75 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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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.