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Continental TrueContact Tour 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 0 + 3 road tests and 19 + 4,983 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: TrueContact Tour 78, Pilot Sport All Season 4 79.

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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport All Season 4

All Season

± 5

Tests 78 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 4,983 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. 78

    Dry

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +5
    83
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 74 (est.)78
    Reviews found online8389

    TrueContact Tour: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.8 = 78

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 89.2 = 83

    No road tests of dry for TrueContact Tour. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 83

    Wet

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +2
    85
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 80 (est.)81
    Reviews found online8890

    TrueContact Tour: 60% × 80.1 (est.) + 40% × 87.7 = 83

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 89.7 = 85

    No road tests of wet for TrueContact Tour. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 70

    Snow

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +7
    77
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)84
    Reviews found online6965

    TrueContact Tour: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 70

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 65.4 = 77

    No road tests of snow for TrueContact Tour. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 76

    Comfort

    TrueContact Tour +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 71 (est.)69
    Reviews found online8078

    TrueContact Tour: 40% × 71.1 (est.) + 60% × 79.7 = 76

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 78.2 = 74

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

  5. 73

    Noise

    TrueContact Tour +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 67 (est.)55
    Reviews found online8380

    TrueContact Tour: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 82.7 = 73

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 65

    No road tests of noise for TrueContact Tour. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 78

    Treadwear

    TrueContact Tour +8
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8672

    TrueContact Tour: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 85.9 = 78

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for TrueContact Tour. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    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 0.35).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +2
    83
    Why this score
    SourceTrueContact TourPilot Sport All Season 4
    Reviews found online8183
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental TrueContact TourMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Relative Score 78 79
Dry 78 83
Wet 83 85
Snow 70 77
Comfort 76 74
Noise 73 65
Treadwear 78 70
Handling (owners) 81 83

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TrueContact Tour

± 5

Pilot Sport All Season 4

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A TrueContact Tour

Pros

  • Extremely low road noise and a comfortable ride quality that absorbs bumps well
  • Impressive tread life and overall mileage durability
  • Reliable wet weather grip and cornering confidence

Cons

  • Some users reported a noticeable drop in fuel economy
  • Desire for improved water displacement grooves to better handle heavy rain
  • Limited performance in deep winter or heavy snow conditions
All owner themes in the TrueContact Tour review

Tire B Pilot Sport All Season 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with strong hydroplaning resistance
  • Precise steering response and sporty handling feel
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and composure over OEM run-flats

Cons

  • Faster-than-advertised treadwear, particularly on performance vehicles or staggered setups
  • Elevated road noise or humming/roaring sounds at highway speeds
  • Premium price point ('Michelin Tax')
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 TrueContact Tour

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.”
forum.miata.net

“If you drive the car as a weekend driver, as I do, then I think the Firestone summer tires are the best bet. Maximum performance, best feel, etc. I will put only 1000 to 2000 miles a year on my car. However, if I were to use the car more, I would choose a Michelin max performance all season tire. These are nearly as good as the Firestones will be, in the dry, but will be quieter, smoother riding, and last twice as many miles. Michelin makes the world's best tires and no other company even comes close. I would have bought Michelin but they don't make a summer tire in our size. But they do make this and it would be my choice if I drove the car more. They're only a bit more money than the Firestones: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 Ultra High Performance All-Season Size: 205/45ZR17 88Y XL”
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 TrueContact Tour B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available13
Rim diameters16″20″
Tread depth11/32″9 - 10/32″
UTQG700 - 800 A A - B440 - 540 A - AA A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - White WallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure44 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental TrueContact Tour

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Too close to call: Continental TrueContact Tour and Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 are within 2 points overall. Continental TrueContact Tour is stronger on noise and treadwear. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is stronger on snow and dry. Continental TrueContact Tour rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 19 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental TrueContact Tour scores 73 vs 65 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental TrueContact Tour scores 78 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 77 vs 70 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 78 on dry.

Tire A · Continental TrueContact Tour
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Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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TrueContact Tour or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

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

Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 85 on the wet score, within 3 points.

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

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 78 on our dry score.

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

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 77 vs 70 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, TrueContact Tour or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Continental TrueContact Tour, 73 vs 65 on our noise score.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, TrueContact Tour or Pilot Sport All Season 4?

Continental TrueContact Tour, 78 vs 70 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