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BFGoodrich g-Grip vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 21 road tests and 131 + 12,698 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–70

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BFGoodrich g-Grip
Tire ABFGoodrich

g-Grip

Summer

± 7

Tests 67 · 4 tests Owners 75 · 131 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 4

Summer

± 4

Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,698 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)

“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 69

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 +18
    87
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 20 tests6489
    Reviews found online7685
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–194%100%

    g-Grip: 60% × 63.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 69

    Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87

  2. 69

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 +21
    90
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 20 tests6693
    Reviews found online7485
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–180%97%

    g-Grip: 60% × 66.3 + 40% × 73.9 = 69

    Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.6 = 90

  3. 72

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 +5
    77
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests≈ 70 (est.)83
    Reviews found online7372

    g-Grip: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.1 = 72

    Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77

    No road tests of comfort for g-Grip. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  4. 64

    Noise

    Pilot Sport 4 +7
    71
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 13 tests6273
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    g-Grip: 60% × 62.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 64

    Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71

    No owner ratings of noise for g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 74

    Treadwear

    g-Grip +3
    71
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7378
    Reviews found online7659

    g-Grip: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 75.8 = 74

    Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.4 = 71

  6. 73

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 4 +8
    81
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Reviews found online7381
  7. 71

    Efficiency

    Pilot Sport 4 +5
    76
    Why this score
    Sourceg-GripPilot Sport 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 14 tests7176
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich g-GripMichelin Pilot Sport 4
Relative Score 70 81
Dry 69 87
Wet 69 90
Comfort 72 77
Noise 64 71
Treadwear 74 71
Handling (owners) 73 81
Efficiency 71 76

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g-Grip

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Pilot Sport 4

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich g-Grip finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryg-GripPilot Sport 4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% 100% −6.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
Wet Braking Wet 80% 97% −17.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #31/45 #2/45 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A g-Grip

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money compared to premium tier brands
  • Strong, reliable dry grip and handling
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Some increase in road noise as the tires age and wear down
  • Softer sidewalls can reduce steering feedback or initial confidence
  • Wet weather grip can feel inconsistent or require extra caution during aggressive cornering
All owner themes in the g-Grip review

Tire B Pilot Sport 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
  • Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving

Cons

  • Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
  • Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

BFGoodrich g-Grip

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

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.

r/RZ34 ·1 upvote ·2026-10-08

“Switched from the garbage stock Potenza's to Continental DWS06 a week after grabbing my Z. Absolutely fucking worth it. I got Swift R lowering springs installed and that also made a great improvement. Z feels much more confidant and way more composed on my twisty roads and roundabouts My ND Miata also came with the same Potenza's and I went with the Michelin PS4's. Transformed the handling as well”
teslamotorsclub.com ·7 upvotes ·2021-12-09

“CC2s fitted yesterday. Initial subjective reaction are they deffinately seem both quieter and more comfortable than the stock PS4. I did a non scientific noise test using a app on my phone. On my way to have the tyres changed I drove a section of the A460 toward & from Cannock, approx half a mile in each direction. I did exactly the same run at the same speed with the CC2s a couple of hours later. This is a fairly rough surface well worn tarmac but I avoided all ruts & holes. PS4: 41psi 50mph, average noise level 67.4db. The average being registered by the app, not my calculation. CC2: 40 psi 50mph, average noise level 64.6db. In both cases the phone lay on the central console forward of the tray & armrest. The comfort feeling is the CC2s are softer, damping ridges & ruts better than the PS4, while driving a route of 14 miles each way I drive every Tuesday & Thursday & consists of a wide range of different surfaces including the newer super smooth quiete tarmac.”
r/BMW ·1 upvote ·2024-09-24

“I basically always ran Michelins on the BMWs I had. Pilot Super Sport on the E91 335d (which unexpectedly did really well wrt longevity with 600nm+ and a heavy foot) and now PS4 ZP (so the runflat type) on my 320hp F31 330d. They are just really really good. Pretty pricey though.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Run-flat replacement upgrade#Treadwear and longevity#Cold weather performance#Road noise and comfort#EV range and efficiency#Comparison to Continental tires

Based on 246 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich g-Grip B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3262
Rim diameters14″ – 19″16″ – 20″
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich g-Grip

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 69 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 64 on noise.

Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip
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g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Which is better in the wet, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 69 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 64 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

BFGoodrich g-Grip, 74 vs 71 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, g-Grip or Pilot Sport 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 71 on our efficiency score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

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