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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.

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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,363 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (overall ranking)

“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.”

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 78 · 4,983 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“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”

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)8477
    Reviews found online8186
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best)98%99%
  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 online8186
    Wet Braking (% of best)100%99%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%98%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)–83
    Reviews found online–64
  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
  5. 59

    Noise

    Pilot Sport All Season 4 +5
    64
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)5056
    Reviews found online7476
  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–
    Reviews found online6570
  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 – 75
Comfort 60 72
Noise 59 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

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport All Season 4ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 96% #5/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 99% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −3.5 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 99% #5/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test −1.3 Different tests
Noise Other 97% #7/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −0.8 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 100% #1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test 25% #4/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test +75.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 40% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 94% #3/4 · Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −53.5 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test +12.5 Different tests
Subj. Noise Subj 50% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test −48.6 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test 99% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test +0.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 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 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

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.

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

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Positive

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 ·6 upvotes ·2023-02-17

“Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 efficiency FOLLOWUP: On a recent drive, similar speed (70-80) and same route, I managed to get 290Wh/mi. Only notable difference was that the outside temperature was now 25-30C (instead of <10C) In trying to debug WTF tesla is doing, I started looking at the CAN bus. It appears that the car tries to keep the battery in the 30-35C range, so pretty much all that extra power usage was the car trying to maintain battery temperature in cold weather rather than the tires. Original post--------------------------------------------: just FYI about Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 235/45zr18 98Y I knew to expect a small efficiency hit, but this is almost as bad as when I towed a 2000lb boxy trailer. M3LR, stock 18" wheels and aero covers, no roof rack, no bike rack, driving in ~10-15C ~70-80mph funny part is that with the $0.46/kWh supercharging for the California portion of the road trip, driving a Tesla comes out more expensive than a 22mpg gas car @$4/gal :rofl: Read more”

r/TeslaModelY ·52 upvotes ·2023-02-26

“Replaced tires with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, ride significantly improved My 2021 MYLR with 19" Gemini wheels ran over a screw in the tire sidewall and I had to replace the tire. I decided to replace all four tires since the tread was low anyway. I ended up replacing with the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4. I was happy to find that the ride quality significantly improved after this. Just wanted to let folks know. Others have pointed out that there's a slight range efficiency hit and the tires don't reach all the way to the Gemini rims like the stock Continentals do. I find I don't care about these things and enjoy the ride quality improvement a lot. If I put the car in Chill mode now and drive others around, it's a much better ride experience for them on residential streets. The tires were a bit expensive, $1700 to replace all four including labor (in the SF Bay, a HCOL area) but I had to replace the tires anyway and the benefits were worth it to me.”

r/GolfGTI ·3 upvotes ·2023-05-17

“Tire rec - Michelin PS4 vs PS4S vs PSS vs PSAS4 It's time to replace my tires (PS3s were on it when I bought the car) and I'm comparing a few options. Looking through a lot of different sites to compare options and rebate options, and with the various promos going on, these tires all end up being within $150 or so of each other for a set of 4 including install. The pilot sport all-season 4 are the cheapest from costco - at $744 including install, however, I live in Los Angeles so I don't need all season tires. Is it worth it to pay an extra $100 for a set of PS4S's? thoughts on the other tires?”

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 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 59 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.

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