Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)
Head-to-head
Updated
Michelin CrossClimate 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 152 + 4,983 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 79–74
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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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76
Dry
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +783Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 78 78 Reviews found online 74 89 CrossClimate: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 74 = 76
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 89.2 = 83
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76
Wet
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +985Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 75 81 Reviews found online 78 90 CrossClimate: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 78 = 76
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 89.7 = 85
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69
Snow
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +877Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 71 84 Reviews found online 66 65 CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 65.4 = 77
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74
Comfort
Level74Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 69 Reviews found online 76 78 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 76.4 = 74
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 78.2 = 74
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
CrossClimate +465Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 71 55 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 80 CrossClimate: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 65
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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74
Treadwear
CrossClimate +470Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 75 72 CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.8 = 74
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 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 0.35).
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73
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1083Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Reviews found online 73 83 -
76
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 76 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 79 |
| Dry | 76 | 83 |
| Wet | 76 | 85 |
| Snow | 69 | 77 |
| Comfort | 74 | 74 |
| Noise | 69 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 76 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate
79
/ 100
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer 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 | #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | #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 CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
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
Michelin CrossClimate
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
r/LexusIS
·1 upvote ·2026-09-10
“I ran both pilot sport 4s and pilot sport all season 4 got same amount of mileage out of them around 30k bc can’t rotate.”
r/RZ34
·1 upvote ·2026-10-08
“I got 30k miles out of the pilot sport 4s and pilot sport all season 4. The cost difference was not too bad and the all season 4 grip almost as well and are rated to 11f vs 40f for the pilot sport 4s. And they all wore evenly. Upsizing definitely made it feel more planted 245 275.”
r/tires
·8 upvotes ·2023-09-29
“Michelin PSAS4 vs Conti DWS06+ Recently did a change-up, went from a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus (driven 17,000 miles / 27,360 kilometres) to a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4. I drive a VW GTI and live in Southern Oregon with a 75-mile (120-km) roundtrip commute everyday and here are my observations: the Michelins are a touch quieter and dare I say offer a more ‘refined’ ride the Contis felt stiffer (subjective) but has better cornering without a doubt. Ran both sets at 39 psi (269 kPa) for the 225/40-18 size. the Contis definitely brake better under cool rainy conditions (ambient temp was about 13°C) the Contis perform very, very well in snowy conditions but I’ve yet to test out the Michelins in the same environment. I drove the Continentals on more than 10,000 miles of snow just last winter. the Michelins quickly lose grip when I dump the clutch in first gear, compared to the Continentals. The ESC on my GTI turns on more often with the Michelins as well. the Michelins are ever so slightly more fuel efficient but only a 1-3 mpg difference at best, I found Overall, if you’re looking for a more performance-focused (and light snow-biased) UHPAS tire definitely go for the DWS06 Plus. As for me I’m delighted with the PSAS4 overall, but it’s also because I’m highly biased on Michelins as a brand. Read more”
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 · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
79
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better handling, wet and snow. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate if noise and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 85 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 77 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 85 vs 76 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 76 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 77 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 65 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 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