Tests – · none yet Owners 15 · 502 reviews
“I also found last night that this tire in my size (195/65R15) is the OEM tire for the 2009 Honda Civic DX-VP (and probably other configurations and model years close to that).”
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Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 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 502 + 4,983 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 80–33
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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.
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30
Dry
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +5383Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 44 (est.) 78 Reviews found online 10 89 SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical: 60% × 43.7 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 30
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 89.2 = 83
No road tests of dry for SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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33
Wet
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +5285Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 42 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 19 90 SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical: 60% × 42.2 (est.) + 40% × 19.1 = 33
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 89.9 = 85
No road tests of wet for SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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40
Snow
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +3777Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 52 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 21 65 SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical: 60% × 52.3 (est.) + 40% × 21.4 = 40
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 65.4 = 77
No road tests of snow for SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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29
Comfort
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +4574Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 69 Reviews found online 10 78 SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical: 40% × 58.3 (est.) + 60% × 10 = 29
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 78.2 = 74
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 55 Reviews found online – 80 Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 65
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Treadwear
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +3570Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 48 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 15 72 SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical: 60% × 48.2 (est.) + 40% × 14.6 = 35
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.8 = 70
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical. 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).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison83Why this score
Source SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical Pilot Sport All Season 4 Reviews found online – 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 33 | 80 |
| Dry | 30 | 83 |
| Wet | 33 | 85 |
| Snow | 40 | 77 |
| Comfort | 29 | 74 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 35 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
33
/ 100
SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
80
/ 100
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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')
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
Community members generally consider the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical an acceptable OEM tire with attractive budget pricing when found on sale. While users appreciate its overall performance, ride comfort, and noise levels, concerns are raised regarding rapid treadwear and limited expected mileage.
Top themes
#Affordable pricing#OEM fitment#Poor treadwear#Expected tire lifespan#Ride comfort and noise
Based on 5 community posts
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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.
integraforums.com
·1 upvote ·2024-02-25
“I have 265 35 19's AS4's on my ITS and they have been awesome... not as sticky as the stock tires but thats to be expected. I like the feel when hitting bumps etc with them more because with the bigger sidewall of the tire i dont worry as much about damaging a wheel. I've had them on the dragon multiple times this winter and have done fine. No rubbing at all or any issues. at highway speeds (70-80) speedo is off about 4 mph. I have almost 3k on the tires now.”
teslamotorsclub.com
·5 upvotes ·2023-04-18
“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.”
mustang6g.com
·2024-12-10
“I just changed back to the AS4’s for the winter from the wide PS4S’s. Almost felt guilty with the cushy comfortable ride. Did my usual off-ramps at about 50 degrees and there is definitely a difference in cornering limits! As4’s are fun but I’m ready for the PS4S’s to go back on in March. Definitely felt a performance decrease going back to factory wheels. The SVE MHP1 wheels are between 8 and 9 lbs lighter. Highly recommend the MHP1’s.”
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 · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 3 |
| Rim diameters | — | 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 - 540 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
33
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
80
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better dry, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 30 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 85 vs 33 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 74 vs 29 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 77 vs 40 on snow.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Which is better in the wet, SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 85 vs 33 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 30 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 77 vs 40 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 74 vs 29 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 70 vs 35 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