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Continental Cross Contact A/T vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 9 road tests and 14 + 1,371 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 80–64

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Summer

Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 1,371 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (wet braking)

“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”

Category by category

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

  1. 64

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +20
    84
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests≈ 66 (est.)85
    Reviews found online6281

    Cross Contact A/T: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 62.2 = 64

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 81.1 = 84

    No road tests of dry for Cross Contact A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 64

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +24
    88
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests≈ 66 (est.)92
    Reviews found online6381

    Cross Contact A/T: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.5 = 64

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 92.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 88

    No road tests of wet for Cross Contact A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 53

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)–
    Reviews found online41–

    Cross Contact A/T: 60% × 60.4 (est.) + 40% × 41.3 = 53

    No road tests of snow for Cross Contact A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Cross Contact A/T +5
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 68 (est.)54
    Reviews found online6070

    Cross Contact A/T: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.4 = 65

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 54.2 + 40% × 69.8 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for Cross Contact A/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    61
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests–53
    Reviews found online–74

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 61

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +6
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 65 (est.)76
    Reviews found online6465

    Cross Contact A/T: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 65

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 64.8 = 71

    No road tests of treadwear for Cross Contact A/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +16
    78
    Why this score
    SourceCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUV
    Reviews found online6278
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental Cross Contact A/TMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Relative Score 64 80
Dry 64 84
Wet 64 88
Snow 53 –
Comfort 65 60
Noise – 61
Treadwear 65 71
Handling (owners) 62 78

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

Cross Contact A/T

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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

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.

DisciplineCategoryCross Contact A/TPilot Sport 4 SUVΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #7/7 2017 Drive Out Off Road 4x4 Tyre Test #5/9 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Cross Contact A/T

Pros

  • Excellent on-road comfort and handling with acceptable noise levels
  • High potential longevity and mileage for many users, with sets lasting upwards of 50,000 to 80,000 km/miles
  • Competent dry and wet performance on paved surfaces

Cons

  • Susceptibility to punctures and fragile sidewalls reported by some drivers
  • Rapid, premature tread wear experienced by certain users
  • Poor traction and spinning issues in winter conditions such as snow and ice
All owner themes in the Cross Contact A/T review

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
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 SUV review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental Cross Contact A/T

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

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Positive

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/CX5 ·103 upvotes ·2021-05-15

“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
bobistheoilguy.com ·2022-04-22

“Figured I would update this thread. Ended up buying a set of four brand new 18" Saab 9-7X wheels that were shipped over, and went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires in 255/55R18 109Y XL flavor. This is the first set of French made Michelins I've purchased, and they all were manufactured in December 2021. Also got some chrome McGard spline drive lug nuts. The ride is definitely firmer than it was compared to the 255/60R17 106V tires on there previously, but that's a good thing in my book. Only put 18 miles on them so far, so I can't say all that much. However, I definitely like them so far.”
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 · Continental Cross Contact A/T B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
CategoryAll-Terrain tireSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—65
Rim diameters—17″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental Cross Contact A/T

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Continental Cross Contact A/T if comfort matters most to you. Continental Cross Contact A/T rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 14 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 84 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Continental Cross Contact A/T
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Cross Contact A/T or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Cross Contact A/T or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 88 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Cross Contact A/T or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 84 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Cross Contact A/T or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

Continental Cross Contact A/T, 65 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Cross Contact A/T or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 71 vs 65 on our treadwear 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