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 + 14 road tests and 12,691 + 258 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 83–76
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,691 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 73 · 14 tests Owners 77 · 258 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test (wet handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 14 tests | 89 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 97% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 87% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 87.4 = 87
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 14 tests | 93 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 80 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 91% | 96% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 96% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 91% | 100% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 92% | 85% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 | 97% | 98% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.7 = 90
Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 80.1 = 82
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests | 83 | 28 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 68 |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
Eagle F1 SuperSport: 40% × 28.2 + 60% × 68 = 52
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 10 tests | 73 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | 75 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 99% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 32.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 50
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. 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 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 78 | ≈ 65 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 64 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
Eagle F1 SuperSport: 60% × 65.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for Eagle F1 SuperSport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 86 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 14 tests | 76 | 24 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 86% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 76 |
| Dry | 87 | 87 |
| Wet | 90 | 82 |
| Comfort | 77 | 52 |
| Noise | 71 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 86 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 24 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Pilot Sport 4
Eagle F1 SuperSport
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 2 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 1 times and Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 SuperSport | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 96% | +1.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −1.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 87% | 99% | −12.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 96% | −5.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 96% | −0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% | 85% | +6.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% | 97% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 98% | −1.1 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 91% | 100% | −9.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 70% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 84% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 90% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% | 86% | +12.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% | 73% | −7.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/10 | #8/10 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 246 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 75 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 080 - 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better efficiency, comfort and noise. Where the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 24 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 77 vs 52 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 50 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 82 on wet.
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport won 2 of 2 shared dry handling tests.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 82 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 87 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 50 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 24 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
