Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 1,371 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”
Head-to-head
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Toyo Proxes CF1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 9 + 0 road tests and 1,371 + 46 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 80–69
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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84
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1569Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 85 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 81 70 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 81.1 = 84
Proxes CF1: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 69
No road tests of dry for Proxes CF1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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88
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1672Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 92 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 81 72 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 92.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 88
Proxes CF1: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 72
No road tests of wet for Proxes CF1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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60
Comfort
Proxes CF1 +969Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 54 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 70 69 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 54.2 + 40% × 69.8 = 60
Proxes CF1: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 68.5 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Proxes CF1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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61
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 53 – Reviews found online 74 – Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 61
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71
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +962Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 76 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 65 60 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 64.8 = 71
Proxes CF1: 60% × 63.8 (est.) + 40% × 59.7 = 62
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes CF1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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78
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +969Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes CF1 Reviews found online 78 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Toyo Proxes CF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 69 |
| Dry | 84 | 69 |
| Wet | 88 | 72 |
| Comfort | 60 | 69 |
| Noise | 61 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
69
/ 100
Proxes CF1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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
Tire B Proxes CF1
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip for the price point
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Predictable handling and responsive steering feedback
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
- Potential for handling instability if mixed with non-directional tires
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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.
r/CX5
·103 upvotes ·2021-05-15
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2022-04-22
“Figured I would update this thread. Ended up buying a set of four brand new 18" Saab 9-7X wheels that were shipped over, and went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires in 255/55R18 109Y XL flavor. This is the first set of French made Michelins I've purchased, and they all were manufactured in December 2021. Also got some chrome McGard spline drive lug nuts. The ride is definitely firmer than it was compared to the 255/60R17 106V tires on there previously, but that's a good thing in my book. Only put 18 miles on them so far, so I can't say all that much. However, I definitely like them so far.”
rennlist.com
“Have a 2014 CTTS with 21" wheels. Just had Michelin PilotSport4 SUV All-season put on. Before that had Michelin PilotSport4S. Have about 1K miles on the new tires, and no experience with it in winter weather yet, but prefer the ride quality over the PS4S. The PS4SUV are a softer ride, yet still have plenty of grip when I hit the "Sport" button. IMO, the PS4S is overkill for the Cayenne. Obviously, subjective and YMMV. Does your wife engage in "spirited" driving? As background, I have PS4S tires on my 2016 Spyder and love them.”
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
Toyo Proxes CF1
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Toyo Proxes CF1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
69
/ 100
Toyo Proxes CF1
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Proxes CF1 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 84 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Toyo Proxes CF1
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes CF1?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes CF1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 88 vs 72 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes CF1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 84 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes CF1?
Toyo Proxes CF1, 69 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes CF1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 71 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
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.
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