Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 9 in 2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 79–59
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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,369 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
“Quote: Originally Posted by robtr8 I like to use the tire size calculator on 1010Tires.com. Shows 285/40's as being almost 3% bigger than the OE size. Generally speaking you want no more than a 1% different. The PS 4 SUV's are available in a 295/35. Rocketcar - if you had P-Zero's then yup. They suck. Took them off the F Type immediately if not sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by RAudi Driver That's why they are called P-Zeros. If they were good Pirelli would have named them P-10's. Quote: Originally Posted by BrettIsAwesomer Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35) I am putting an OPC warranty on the Cayenne, so for me the LS3 is is best N rated tyre available...”
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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62
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2183Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online 59 81 -
64
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2488Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online 62 81 -
62
Comfort
Premium Contact 5 SUV +260Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 54 Reviews found online 55 70 -
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Noise
No comparison60Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 50 Reviews found online – 74 -
52
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1971Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 42 65 -
55
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2378Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 SUV Pilot Sport 4 SUV Reviews found online 55 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 79 |
| Dry | 62 | 83 |
| Wet | 64 | 88 |
| Comfort | 62 | 60 |
| Noise | – | 60 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 71 |
| Handling | 55 | 78 |
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Headline score
59
/ 100
Premium Contact 5 SUV
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 | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/9 · 2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 | −66.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Premium Contact 5 SUV
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions
- Very short dry braking distances
- Very good steering feel and confidence in wet weather
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear and low mileage lifespan
- High noise levels that increase as the tires age
- Poor traction and usability in snow
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
Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV
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/Howsmytire
·1 upvote ·2026-07-15
“Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923. I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth. Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating? I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.”
r/CX5
·103 upvotes ·2021-05-15
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2022-02-01
“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”
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 Premium Contact 5 SUV | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 65 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 23″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV
79
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 62 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 52 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV
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.