Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,377 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 1,377 + 3,486 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 80–63
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Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,377 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 74 · 3 tests Owners 47 · 3,486 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests | 86 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 61 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 85.8 = 86
P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 61.4 = 72
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests | 93 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 55 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.3 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
P Zero: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 54.9 = 71
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 60 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 37 |
P Zero: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 36.5 = 50
No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests | 54 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 46 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54 + 60% × 70.5 = 64
P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 46.2 = 56
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 53 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 53 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 58
P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53.1 = 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.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 77 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 28 |
Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.3 = 72
P Zero: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 28.1 = 50
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 83 | 56 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 64 | 59 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 63 |
| Dry | 86 | 72 |
| Wet | 91 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 64 | 56 |
| Noise | 58 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 56 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. 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.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
P Zero
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 | P Zero | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #17/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 83% #28/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 40% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 67% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 93% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 97% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 66% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 73% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 49% #11/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 66% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #7/8 2024 EV Tyre Test | #17/20 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 62% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 53% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/9 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | #25/49 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 25 community posts
Community sentiment regarding Pirelli P Zero tires is polarized across its automotive and bicycle product lines. While users praise the tire lineup for sharp steering responsiveness, comfortable ride quality, and strong dry grip—especially on newer models like the AS Plus 3 and PZ5—many drivers report fast tread wear, wet grip issues on certain summer variants, and vulnerability to sidewall bubbles. Additionally, cyclists frequently note that the tubeless road variants offer impressive rolling speed but can be exceptionally difficult to mount.
“I switched my Z4C from Pirelli P Zero's to Asymmetric 3's, as I was fed up with the noise from the Pirelli's. I find the Asymmetric 3's much quieter, more comfortable and more predictable. The Pirelli's felt like they have more grip in ideal conditions, but got more easily caught out by damp, poor surfaces etc.”
“So I had ditched the horrible pirelli pzero run flats a few months ago for my 335 and got non run flat michelin pilot sports 4s on my 19 in wheels though they were hard to source and loved them. Xmas day driving at 40mph hit a pothole and immediately the low tyre pressure warning came on and the pressure was .2 bar! The air pump and goo thing did nothing for me ie despite switching it on the tyre pressure would go up to 1.2 and as soon and would deflate within a minute when pump was stopped back to .2 bar. I had family over and absolutely needed the car which was stranded away from home so an emergency tyre firm came and installed a accelera phi R tyre(the opnly tyre they could source in all of the city) callout fee in total £200! Incidentally I notice no change in the cars charecteristics if anything the accelera phi R seems softer and quieter? Should I get another michelin PS4 now and ditch the new accelera? I'm also quietly wondering if I made an error by ditching run flats thought he ride and handling are so much better they wouldn't have left me stranded perhaps?”
“Quote: Originally Posted by ruined_c55 Since I've had mine, I've had Pirelli PZeros with stock wheels, Purely fronts/Accelera PHI R rears with my old wheels and now Lionhart LH Fives. Pirellis lasted 12ish K in the rear, Acceleras about 8K, and the Lionharts are too new to give lifespan feedback on. They did surprisingly well up in the canyons in the rain though. I'm not brave enough to run cheap Chinese tires on my dirtbike, let alone my daily driver pushing almost 400hp. I get between 15-20k out of much more expensive Michelins but the longer life and tons better grip more than make up for it.”
Based on 277 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Pirelli P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | 194 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 17″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 220 - 320 A - AA A | 220 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 44 | 44 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pirelli P Zero
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 56 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 72 vs 50 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 91 vs 71 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 86 vs 72 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 91 vs 71 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 86 vs 72 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 58 vs 58 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 64 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 72 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 64 vs 59 on our efficiency score.
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