Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,383 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”
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 + 3 road tests and 1,383 + 5,009 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads, 81–79 Narrow edge
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Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,383 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”
Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 80 · 5,009 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
“I just switched from the Pilot Sport All Season 4 to the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and the contis are WAY quieter and ride so much smoother than the Michelins. Hopefully they'll last longer too, the Michelins only lasted me about 28k~ miles despite regularly rotating them.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests | 86 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 89 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 85.9 = 86
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 88.8 = 83
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests | 93 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 89 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 89.4 = 84
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | – | 84 |
| Reviews found online | – | 65 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 64.5 = 76
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests | 54 | 69 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 76 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54 + 60% × 70.5 = 64
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 76.4 = 73
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests | 53 | 55 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 79 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 58
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 78.8 = 64
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.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 77 | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 72 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.3 = 72
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 72 = 70
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 0.36).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 83 | 82 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests | 64 | – |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 79 |
| Dry | 86 | 83 |
| Wet | 91 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 64 | 73 |
| Noise | 58 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 82 |
| Efficiency | 64 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP 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 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 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 |
| Noise | Noise | 93% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 98% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 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 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/9 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“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.”
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”
Based on 25 community posts
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.
“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”
“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”
“I use these on my F80 M3 competition with the 666M wheels for the winter. I had Continental DWS 06 Plus on my E90 M3. The PSAS4 have stiffer side wall than the DWS06 Plus, so the ride will feel more sporty if that's what you're after. PSAS4 also have slightly more dry pavement grip and tad more steering feel than the DWS. The DWS is a tad bit quieter and softer sidewall. Superior to the PSAS4 in light snow. Dry pavement grip is still amazing. I have 2 sets of 666m wheels for my F80 comp. One set outfitted with Pilot sport all season 4 and the other set outfitted with Pilot sport 4s.”
Based on 241 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 220 - 320 A - AA A | 440 - 540 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 if comfort and noise matter most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 73 vs 64 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 91 vs 84 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 64 vs 58 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 86 vs 83 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 91 vs 84 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 86 vs 83 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 64 vs 58 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 73 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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