Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,373 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”
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Michelin Latitude Alpin — 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 9 + 0 road tests and 1,373 + 4 owner reviews. How we score
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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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86
Dry
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 86 – Reviews found online 86 – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 85.9 = 86
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91
Wet
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 93 – Reviews found online 86 – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
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64
Comfort
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 54 – Reviews found online 71 – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54.1 + 60% × 70.9 = 64
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58
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 53 – Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 77 – Reviews found online 65 – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.3 = 72
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83
Handling (owners)
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Reviews found online 83 – -
64
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Latitude Alpin Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 64 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Latitude Alpin |
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| Relative Score | 81 | – |
| Dry | 86 | – |
| Wet | 91 | – |
| Comfort | 64 | – |
| Noise | 58 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | – |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | – |
| Efficiency | 64 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Latitude Alpin
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 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 Latitude Alpin
Pros
- Outstanding grip and stability in snow and winter conditions
- Strong performance in both wet and dry road environments
- Excellent tread longevity and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Increased road noise levels after significant mileage
- Slightly higher fuel consumption compared to summer-focused alternatives
- Loss of lateral stability and rubber hardening after extended long-term use (7+ years)
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Community members generally praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for its strong grip, handling performance, and SUV-specific design. Users frequently consider it an upgrade over OEM options like the Latitude Sport 3, though some discuss its premium price, summer temperature limitations, and expected tread longevity.
subaruoutback.org
·1 upvote ·2021-10-17
“The CrossClimate2 is supposed to be better in every way compared to the prior generations, including less rolling resistance (better fuel economy). Most Tire Rack reviews are from people who have only driven on tires for a short time so when there are tread life ratings from consumers I don't know how accurate it is. My Michelin Pilot Sport4SUV summer tires have 1500 miles on them and started at 9/32nds and are still 9/32nds (all 4 corners) with some very aggressive driving (testing rear sway bars) and only have 200 treadwear rating.”
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.”
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
#grip and handling#SUV-specific performance#tread life longevity#Latitude Sport 3 comparison#summer tire limitations#premium pricing
Based on 25 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Latitude Alpin
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Michelin Latitude Alpin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 65 | 7 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 15″ – 16″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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/ 100
Michelin Latitude Alpin
Built for different seasons: Michelin Latitude Alpin is a winter tire, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV a summer tire. Each score is measured against tires of its own season, so the two are not ranked against each other — pick by the season you drive in.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Latitude Alpin
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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.
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