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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Too close to call: Pilot Sport 4 SUV 77, Pilot Sport All Season 4 76.

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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 1,371 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)

“Quote: Originally Posted by robtr8 I like to use the tire size calculator on 1010Tires.com. Shows 285/40's as being almost 3% bigger than the OE size. Generally speaking you want no more than a 1% different. The PS 4 SUV's are available in a 295/35. Rocketcar - if you had P-Zero's then yup. They suck. Took them off the F Type immediately if not sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by RAudi Driver That's why they are called P-Zeros. If they were good Pirelli would have named them P-10's. Quote: Originally Posted by BrettIsAwesomer Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35) I am putting an OPC warranty on the Cayenne, so for me the LS3 is is best N rated tyre available...”

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 77 · 4,983 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test (subj. comfort)

“Im running pilot sport a/s4 in 265/35 r18 on 18x9.5 konig ampliform. I have been driving them about 5 months, i cant complain. They are good for where im at (only 93 octane stage 1 tune, no major mods). Side note, i feel the road imperfections alot more with such a small sidewall.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 83

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2
    81
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)8578
    Reviews found online8185

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 80.9 = 83

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 84.7 = 81

  2. 88

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +6
    82
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)9280
    Reviews found online8185

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 92.2 + 40% × 81 = 88

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 84.9 = 82

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    76
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–84
    Reviews found online–63

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 63.3 = 76

  4. 60

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +12
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)5469
    Reviews found online7076

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 54.2 + 40% × 69.8 = 60

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 75.9 = 72

  5. 60

    Noise

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +4
    64
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)5056
    Reviews found online7476

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 50.2 + 40% × 73.5 = 60

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 55.8 + 40% × 75.9 = 64

  6. 71

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)76≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6570

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 64.8 = 71

    Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.3 = 68

    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 0.31).

  7. 78

    Handling

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Reviews found online7879
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVMichelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Relative Score 77 76
Dry 83 81
Wet 88 82
Snow – 76
Comfort 60 72
Noise 60 64
Treadwear 71 68
Handling 78 79

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Headline score

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4ΔHead-to-head
Subj. Comfort Comfort 40% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 95% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 93% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Subj. Noise Noise 60% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #5/9 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 SUV review

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')
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport All Season 4 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Positive

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.

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

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Positive

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.

mbworld.org

“I ran the Continental DWS (Dry Wet Snow) all year round on the 221 S-65. They were very quiet on nice roads... Lots of grip when being a savage on dry, wet, even in the snow. Only time I got stuck in snow was by high centering the car on the snow drift that formed across the driveway every time we had a Nor-Easter. They would make it to 20,000 miles generally. I have given the 222 S65 Michelin Pilot Sport AS4. Less grip in dry hot conditions. They will live to just under 20,000. Zero opportunity to try them in snow (live in the desert now). They make more noise than Conti. Have not got much time with them in the rain. They will get replaced with a tire more fitting here in the desert. Run flat tires will thud over every bump. Best way to avoid wheel damage is keeping 45lbs of air in the tires and avoid roads with pot holes.”

impreza5.com ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-06

“I just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 that I had on my Impreza with the Michelin CC2s. I got 30k out of the PSAS4 tires, and neither the tire shop nor Michelin would honor the 45k warranty, even with regular rotations and even wear. I was not impressed with them in the snow, and I've had about 30 winters of driving with different all seasons. The CC2, on the other hand, were incredible. Such a good tire in my first winter that I bought a set for my daughter's Forester. A little noisier than the PSAS4s, but I'll take superior handling on ice/snow over the quieter tire.”

forum.miata.net

“If you drive the car as a weekend driver, as I do, then I think the Firestone summer tires are the best bet. Maximum performance, best feel, etc. I will put only 1000 to 2000 miles a year on my car. However, if I were to use the car more, I would choose a Michelin max performance all season tire. These are nearly as good as the Firestones will be, in the dry, but will be quieter, smoother riding, and last twice as many miles. Michelin makes the world's best tires and no other company even comes close. I would have bought Michelin but they don't make a summer tire in our size. But they do make this and it would be my choice if I drove the car more. They're only a bit more money than the Firestones: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 Ultra High Performance All-Season Size: 205/45ZR17 88Y XL”

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 Pilot Sport 4 SUV B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available653
Rim diameters17″ – 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?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV and Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is stronger on wet and treadwear. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is stronger on comfort and noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 72 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 64 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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.