Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,363 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Laufenn S fit EQ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 77–54
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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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83
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +3251Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Professional tests (TWG score) 84 49 Reviews found online 81 54 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 91% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 89% -
88
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +3850Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Professional tests (TWG score) 92 45 Reviews found online 81 56 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 67% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 95% -
60
Comfort
S fit EQ +363Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Professional tests (TWG score) 54 – Reviews found online 70 56 -
59
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +356Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Professional tests (TWG score) 50 49 Reviews found online 74 – -
71
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +962Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 64 Reviews found online 65 59 -
78
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2949Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S fit EQ Reviews found online 78 49
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 54 |
| Dry | 83 | 51 |
| Wet | 88 | 50 |
| Comfort | 60 | 63 |
| Noise | 59 | 56 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 62 |
| Handling | 78 | 49 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
54
/ 100
S fit EQ
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 Sport 4 SUV | S fit EQ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 91% #35/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +4.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 89% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +11.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #4/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 89% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 92% #14/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 77% #10/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | +20.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 8% #12/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | +91.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 92% #9/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | +7.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 67% #13/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +33.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +5.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B S fit EQ
Pros
- Attractive price point offering high value for money
- Low road noise resulting in a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting
- Competent dry grip and handling under normal driving conditions
Cons
- Flimsy sidewalls prone to bubbling and easy puncture from potholes
- Poor wet weather performance with tendencies toward understeer and traction loss
- Lack of steering feedback and poor turn-in response
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performance tire option for luxury and sport utility vehicles, often compared against alternatives like Pirelli Scorpions and Michelin's own Latitude series. Users appreciate its strong grip and dynamic capabilities, though questions regarding tread wear, run-flat options, and comparisons with all-season variants are common.
r/Howsmytire
·1 upvote ·2026-07-15
“Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923. I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth. Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating? I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.”
r/Audi
·1 upvote ·2026-07-09
“Nope nope nope. I live in the SE and my RWD sports car get squirrelly with normal driving when it drops below 40 on my PS4Ss. You’d be in a ditch first bit of snow.”
r/PorscheMacan
·1 upvote ·2026-04-04
“I'm leaning towards the Pilot Sport 4 SUV over the LS3. I'd really like to see how much better these tires grip. Although it sounds like I'll be sacrificing a little comfort, but with air suspension I'm not too worried.”
Top themes
#handling and grip#tread life and wear#comparison with other tires#luxury SUV fitment#seasonal performance
Based on 9 community posts
Tire B
Laufenn S fit EQ
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | 24 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
54
/ 100
Laufenn S fit EQ
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Laufenn S fit EQ if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Laufenn S fit EQ
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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.