Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 76 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads, 77–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 78 · 4,983 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
“Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 After 21000 miles, my Pirelli P Zeros are cooked. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. The ratings sound pretty good but wondering if any of you have them and what your experiences have been?”
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 +581Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 77 Reviews found online 78 86 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
81
Wet
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +182Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 80 Reviews found online 81 86 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
82
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +775Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 87 83 Reviews found online 76 64 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
73
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +172Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 76 76 -
88
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2464Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 99 56 Reviews found online 72 76 -
70
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +268Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Reviews found online 74 70 -
73
Handling
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +679Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Pilot Sport All Season 4 Reviews found online 73 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 76 |
| Dry | 76 | 81 |
| Wet | 81 | 82 |
| Snow | 82 | 75 |
| Comfort | 73 | 72 |
| Noise | 88 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 68 |
| Handling | 73 | 79 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
76
/ 100
Pilot Sport All Season 4
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 | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | −16.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −6.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | −6.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
- High tread life and durability over long distances
- Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
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 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is largely positive, praising its dry and wet grip, sporty handling, and ride comfort compared to stock alternatives. However, some users note trade-offs in extreme winter conditions, potential range or efficiency impacts on EVs, and faster wear on staggered setups.
r/TeslaModel3
·3 upvotes ·2023-02-18
“Going to repeat what others have said: there is no way this is only the tires. Source: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 235/55ZR18XL tires on my Martian MW03s strapped to my '22 MYP for the last 3000 miles and Im averaging 295whr/mi and thats with quite a bit of hooning. Like, a lot. Theres abaolutely no way this is just tires.”
r/WRX
·2 upvotes ·2024-07-13
“PS4S or PSAS4 tire for Alaska Summer? Went to the tire shop and all they had was one set of the A/S 4 in stock but no PS4S. I’m a bit conflicted here, because I live in Anchorage Alaska which has relatively mild summers and mostly decent roads, but we only have 50-75 degree weather. I already have blizzaks for the winter, so I want as high a performance as I can get in the summer for daily driving. Which would be better?”
r/370z
·1 upvote ·2023-01-09
“Crashed my Saab on the track with PSAS4. Instantly lose grip after overheating, but perfect for daily aggressive driving.”
Top themes
#Dry and Wet Traction#Ride Comfort and Noise#Winter and Snow Performance#EV Range and Efficiency#Tread Wear and Longevity
Based on 48 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 71 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 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?
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
76
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on noise and snow. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is stronger on handling and dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 82 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 79 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 81 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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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.