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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 — Compared

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

Pilot Sport 4 SUV leads, 79–76 Narrow edge

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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,369 reviews

“I'm not particularly worried about stuff like that, more wondering if I could eke any more grip out when accelerating hard in less than ideal conditions. The current PS4s give me no trouble braking, turning and driving through standing water, but they do struggle to put the power down at the minute.”

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 +5
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)85–
    Reviews found online8183
  2. 88

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +9
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)92–
    Reviews found online8183
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    70
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Reviews found online–70
  4. 60

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +11
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)54–
    Reviews found online7073
  5. 60

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)50–
    Reviews found online74–
  6. 71

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1
    70
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Professional tests (TWG score)76–
    Reviews found online6572
  7. 78

    Handling

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +5
    83
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVPilot Sport A/S 3
    Reviews found online7883
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVMichelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
Relative Score 79 76
Dry 83 78
Wet 88 79
Snow – 70
Comfort 60 71
Noise 60 –
Treadwear 71 70
Handling 78 83

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Headline score

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Pilot Sport A/S 3

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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 A/S 3

Pros

  • Exceptional grip in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Outstanding cornering stability and steering responsiveness
  • Stiff sidewalls providing superior handling compared to competitors

Cons

  • Noticeable and bothersome road noise
  • Heavy tire construction
  • Shorter than expected tread life for certain drivers on abrasive surfaces
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport A/S 3 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 A/S 3

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available656
Rim diameters17″ – 23″19″ – 20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 if comfort and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 71 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 79 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 83 vs 78 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

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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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