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 + 37 road tests and 12,698 + 10,335 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 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,335 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 34 tests | 89 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 63 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 96% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 96% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 93% | 80% |
| Safety (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 90% | 90% |
| Steering Response (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 89% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 35 tests | 93 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 70 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 87% | 94% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 6–0 | 96% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 93% | 93% |
| Wet Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 70% | 80% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 5–2 | 92% | 94% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–3 | 94% | 95% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.6 = 90
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 9 tests | 83 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 61 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 90% | 84% |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 25 tests | 73 | 36 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 99% | 97% |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 80% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 or Turanza T005. 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 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 7 tests | 78 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 52 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 94% | 76% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.4 = 71
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52 = 64
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 64 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 25 tests | 76 | 100 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–5 | 84% | 100% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 70 |
| Dry | 87 | 76 |
| Wet | 90 | 79 |
| Comfort | 77 | 65 |
| Noise | 71 | 48 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 64 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 100 |
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
Turanza T005
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 9 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 7 times and Bridgestone Turanza T005 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | Turanza T005 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 95% | +1.8 | 4–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% | 97% | −1.2 | 2–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 93% | 80% | +13.6 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Safety | Dry | 90% | 90% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Steering Response | Dry | 100% | 89% | +11.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 87% | 94% | −7.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 90% | +6.3 | 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% | 94% | −1.8 | 5–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% | 97% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% | 95% | −0.9 | 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% | 93% | −0.7 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 70% | 80% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% | 84% | +5.6 | 2–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 90% | 80% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +2.0 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 94% | 76% | +17.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 84% | 100% | −16.1 | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 62% | 77% | −14.8 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 | #1/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 69% | 68% | +1.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/9 | #2/9 | – | 7–2 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 · 245/45R19 |
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.
“Wow! You burn rubber. I totally appreciate what you’ve said and on my old e60 I ran both contis D06 and Michelins ps4 for 3 sets each. Both different feel and wear. Contis lasted longer but didn’t feel as nice as PS4. Now I’m in another BMW and cannot rotate the same way with a staggered wheel size. I’m in NC, when I drove PS4, in cold weather, they wore out quickly. They are a summer tire for sure, but I will use a slightly higher pressure to lengthen service life. That camber is rough on the inner tire shoulder / tread and the all season contains held up better there.”
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by weston.__ I will be going down the non-rft route, Pilot Sport 4. You're not the only one to say the ride quality with non-rft is a massive improvement and this is the reason why I will change once the time comes. I went from Bridgestone S001 RFT to 'go-flats' and have found the suppleness an obvious difference. Since I put the pressure to the mid point between the low and high load plated pressures I have yet to have any of the heartstopping thumps come through the suspension that the Bridgestone seemed prone to.”
Based on 246 community posts
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided, with many drivers praising its wet-weather grip and highway usability. Conversely, numerous owners report significant concerns regarding loud road noise, rough ride comfort, rapid wear, and premature sidewall cracking or dry rot.
“Tyre options? Hey, My 2025 VZ come with stock Brigestone Turanza T005 tyres and after 2 summer seasons I can confidently say they are very loud and the comfort level is not where it should be, specifically on rough concrete at highway speeds. On good (accoustic) asphalt, the interior noise is acceptable. Furthermore, the handling and road feel is also not particuraly great. I want to replace my tyres for these reasons but I have not yet decided what tyre to buy. Does anyone have any recommendations based on experience? (the noise levels have clearly improved) Read more”
“I have the wagon with 20" wheels and the car came in with cheap Bridgestone Turanza T005 which will be replaced this week with Michelins. Continental EcoContact 6Q seems like it's a decent tire tbh - twice as expensive as my bridgestones. Had the same first impression about the brakes too but then you gotta remember that pads and rotors need to be worked it - it usually happens within first 200 miles.”
“You might like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 The Goodyears are sold out on both Amazon and Walmart but could come back in stock I found some other good options: Dunlop SP Sport 01 Gislaved Ultra Speed (Gislaved is now owned by Continental, more klnown for their winter tires but also make summer tires) Unfortunately, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 3 are too expensive”
Based on 33 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 140 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Sizes in common | 48 | 48 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better noise, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 76 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 48 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 64 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 77 vs 65 on comfort.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 76 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 48 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 76 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
