Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 21 + 4 road tests and 12,698 + 131 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–70
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,698 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
Tests 67 · 4 tests Owners 75 · 131 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 4 tests | 89 | 64 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 76 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 94% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
g-Grip: 60% × 63.9 + 40% × 76.1 = 69
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 4 tests | 93 | 66 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 74 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 97% | 80% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.6 = 90
g-Grip: 60% × 66.3 + 40% × 73.9 = 69
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests | 83 | ≈ 70 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 73 |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
g-Grip: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.1 = 72
No road tests of comfort for g-Grip. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests | 73 | 62 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
g-Grip: 60% × 62.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 64
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 or g-Grip. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 78 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 76 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.4 = 71
g-Grip: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 75.8 = 74
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 73 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests | 76 | 71 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | BFGoodrich g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 70 |
| Dry | 87 | 69 |
| Wet | 90 | 69 |
| Comfort | 77 | 72 |
| Noise | 71 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 71 |
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.
Pilot Sport 4
g-Grip
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 1 times and BFGoodrich g-Grip 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | g-Grip | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 94% | +6.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 97% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 94% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 80% | +17.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 70% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 95% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #6/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 97% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 96% #5/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 91% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 81% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 77% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #5/20 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 59% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 75% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/45 | #31/45 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
“Switched from the garbage stock Potenza's to Continental DWS06 a week after grabbing my Z. Absolutely fucking worth it. I got Swift R lowering springs installed and that also made a great improvement. Z feels much more confidant and way more composed on my twisty roads and roundabouts My ND Miata also came with the same Potenza's and I went with the Michelin PS4's. Transformed the handling as well”
“CC2s fitted yesterday. Initial subjective reaction are they deffinately seem both quieter and more comfortable than the stock PS4. I did a non scientific noise test using a app on my phone. On my way to have the tyres changed I drove a section of the A460 toward & from Cannock, approx half a mile in each direction. I did exactly the same run at the same speed with the CC2s a couple of hours later. This is a fairly rough surface well worn tarmac but I avoided all ruts & holes. PS4: 41psi 50mph, average noise level 67.4db. The average being registered by the app, not my calculation. CC2: 40 psi 50mph, average noise level 64.6db. In both cases the phone lay on the central console forward of the tray & armrest. The comfort feeling is the CC2s are softer, damping ridges & ruts better than the PS4, while driving a route of 14 miles each way I drive every Tuesday & Thursday & consists of a wide range of different surfaces including the newer super smooth quiete tarmac.”
“I basically always ran Michelins on the BMWs I had. Pilot Super Sport on the E91 335d (which unexpectedly did really well wrt longevity with 600nm+ and a heavy foot) and now PS4 ZP (so the runflat type) on my 320hp F31 330d. They are just really really good. Pretty pricey though.”
Based on 246 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · BFGoodrich g-Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 32 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 14″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
BFGoodrich g-Grip
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip if treadwear matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 69 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 69 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 64 on noise.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 69 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 69 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 64 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 72 on our comfort score.
BFGoodrich g-Grip, 74 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 71 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
