Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 7 reviews
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Hankook Dynapro HP 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 7 + 1,371 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 80–64
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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.
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62
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2284Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 85 Reviews found online 59 81 Dynapro HP: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59 = 62
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 81.1 = 84
No road tests of dry for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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68
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2088Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 92 Reviews found online 67 81 Dynapro HP: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 92.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 88
No road tests of wet for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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65
Comfort
Dynapro HP +560Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 54 Reviews found online 61 70 Dynapro HP: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 65
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 54.2 + 40% × 69.8 = 60
No road tests of comfort for Dynapro HP. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison61Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot 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
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65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +671Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot Sport 4 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 65 65 Dynapro HP: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 64.8 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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57
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2178Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Pilot Sport 4 SUV Reviews found online 57 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HP | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 80 |
| Dry | 62 | 84 |
| Wet | 68 | 88 |
| Comfort | 65 | 60 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 78 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Dynapro HP
80
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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 Dynapro HP
Pros
- Impressive long-term durability and high mileage potential (up to 68,000 miles reported)
- Stable performance for motorway travel and holiday towing under normal conditions
- Consistent and even wear reported over extended periods (e.g., 40,000 km)
Cons
- Extreme and premature front tire degradation, including uneven wear and a melted appearance at very low mileage
- Lack of traction on soft or slippery surfaces like wet grass
- Reduced performance and confidence when towing heavier loads such as a caravan
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
Hankook Dynapro HP
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/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 · Hankook Dynapro HP | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 14 | 65 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 17″ – 23″ |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Hankook Dynapro HP
80
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the Hankook Dynapro HP if comfort matters most to you. Hankook Dynapro HP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 84 vs 62 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Dynapro HP or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Dynapro HP or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 88 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dynapro HP or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 84 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Dynapro HP or Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Hankook Dynapro HP, 65 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dynapro HP 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