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Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 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 2 + 3 road tests and 45 + 5,009 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 78–71

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Continental ExtremeContact Sport
± 6

Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 45 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
± 5

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 80 · 5,009 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)

“I just switched from the Pilot Sport All Season 4 to the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and the contis are WAY quieter and ride so much smoother than the Michelins. Hopefully they'll last longer too, the Michelins only lasted me about 28k~ miles despite regularly rotating them.”

Category by category

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

  1. 76

    Dry

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +7
    83
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7479
    Reviews found online8089

    ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 74 + 40% × 79.7 = 76

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 88.7 = 83

  2. 80

    Wet

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +4
    84
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7981
    Reviews found online8089

    ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 80

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 89.4 = 84

  3. 48

    Snow

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +28
    76
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 58 (est.)84
    Reviews found online3264

    ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 31.8 = 48

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 64.4 = 76

    No road tests of snow for ExtremeContact Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 72

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 70 (est.)69
    Reviews found online7477

    ExtremeContact Sport: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 73.6 = 72

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 76.5 = 73

    No road tests of comfort for ExtremeContact Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 71

    Noise

    ExtremeContact Sport +6
    65
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7355
    Reviews found online6879

    ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 67.7 = 71

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 79 = 65

  6. 69

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1
    70
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6872

    ExtremeContact Sport: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 67.9 = 69

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 72 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Sport All Season 4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4
    Reviews found online7482
Scores at a glance
Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact SportMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Relative Score 71 78
Dry 76 83
Wet 80 84
Snow 48 76
Comfort 72 73
Noise 71 65
Treadwear 69 70
Handling (owners) 74 82

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ExtremeContact Sport

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Pilot Sport All Season 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.

DisciplineCategoryExtremeContact SportPilot Sport All Season 4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #2/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #3/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #2/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A ExtremeContact Sport

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet traction with high confidence in the rain
  • High value for money compared to primary competitors like Michelin
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an ultra-high-performance tire

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls leading to a slight delay or lack of immediate steering feedback and precision
  • Requires a brief warm-up period in colder temperatures, sometimes causing temporary vibrations
  • Stiff ride over sharp road imperfections noted by some users
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact Sport review

Tire B Pilot Sport All Season 4

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort, responsiveness, and smoothness compared to OEM run-flat tires
  • Strong braking performance and resistance to hydroplaning in heavy rain

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected treadwear, particularly on performance vehicles or staggered setups
  • Noticeable road noise, humming, or cavity resonance at highway speeds for some users
  • Firm sidewalls can transmit sharper impacts over rough roads and potholes
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport All Season 4 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

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

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Positive

Community sentiment for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and substantial upgrade over stock tires. However, several users report drawbacks including mediocre deep snow performance, noticeable road noise or ride stiffness compared to competitors like the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and an efficiency or range penalty on electric vehicles.

r/WRX ·2 upvotes ·2021-05-01

“Im running pilot sport a/s4 in 265/35 r18 on 18x9.5 konig ampliform. I have been driving them about 5 months, i cant complain. They are good for where im at (only 93 octane stage 1 tune, no major mods). Side note, i feel the road imperfections alot more with such a small sidewall.”

impreza5.com ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-06

“I just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 that I had on my Impreza with the Michelin CC2s. I got 30k out of the PSAS4 tires, and neither the tire shop nor Michelin would honor the 45k warranty, even with regular rotations and even wear. I was not impressed with them in the snow, and I've had about 30 winters of driving with different all seasons. The CC2, on the other hand, were incredible. Such a good tire in my first winter that I bought a set for my daughter's Forester. A little noisier than the PSAS4s, but I'll take superior handling on ice/snow over the quieter tire.”

r/TeslaModelY ·52 upvotes ·2023-02-26

“Replaced tires with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, ride significantly improved My 2021 MYLR with 19" Gemini wheels ran over a screw in the tire sidewall and I had to replace the tire. I decided to replace all four tires since the tread was low anyway. I ended up replacing with the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. I was happy to find that the ride quality significantly improved after this. Just wanted to let folks know. Others have pointed out that there's a slight range efficiency hit and the tires don't reach all the way to the Gemini rims like the stock Continentals do. I find I don't care about these things and enjoy the ride quality improvement a lot. If I put the car in Chill mode now and drive others around, it's a much better ride experience for them on residential streets. The tires were a bit expensive, $1700 to replace all four including labor (in the SF Bay, a HCOL area) but I had to replace the tires anyway and the benefits were worth it to me.”

Top themes
#wet and dry grip#winter and snow capability#EV efficiency and range#Continental DWS06 Plus comparison#CrossClimate 2 comparison#road noise and ride comfort#tread life and wear

Based on 241 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available13
Rim diameters17″20″
Tread depth10/32″9 - 10/32″
UTQG340 AA A440 - 540 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty30,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure44 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better snow, handling and dry. Pick the Continental ExtremeContact Sport if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 76 vs 48 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 82 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 71 vs 65 on noise.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

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ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 84 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 76 vs 48 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Continental ExtremeContact Sport, 71 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact Sport or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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