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 + 1 road tests and 12,691 + 655 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 82–74
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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 – · 1 test Owners 72 · 655 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests | 89 | ≈ 73 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 79 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 75
No road tests of dry for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests | 93 | ≈ 77 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 82 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.7 = 90
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 77 (est.) + 40% × 82.1 = 79
No road tests of wet for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 58 |
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 57.9 = 63
No road tests of snow for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests | 83 | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 63 |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 62.8 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / – tests | 73 | – |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | – |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
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 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 78 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 66 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 66.1 = 70
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 70 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / – tests | 76 | – |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 74 |
| Dry | 87 | 75 |
| Wet | 90 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 63 |
| Comfort | 77 | 65 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 76 | – |
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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Pilot Sport 4
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/9 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | #2/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | 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
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.
“Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires are noisy (a followup) I have been asked on this sub if the PS4 tires on my wife’s Bolt are noisy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer. Well, we made two 60-mile round trips this past weekend, mostly on highways with 55 and 70 mph speed limits, and I have to say that the tires are kind of noisy. Certainly not as quiet as EV-oriented tires are. The grip is fantastic, so we really like them. If you are sensitive to noise, though, these Max Performance class tires are probably not for you.”
“I was running pilot sport 4s on my MS. (19” wheels) I was lucky to get 13,000-14,000. I just switched to Kumho Majesty 9’s for about 1/3 the price. Currently have 4,000 miles on them and just to rotated. Fingers crossed I can get 13,000 miles out of them.”
“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.”
Based on 246 community posts
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is what I have on my car, they are quieter and offer a softer ride than the stock Goodyear eagle sport, and are also grippier. Best of both worlds, and it's a decent price.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by pqn628 I had the OEM Bridgestone Potenza with at least 6/9 thread left on the tires and got rid of them because I didnt like how hard they ride. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All Season (245/35/19 and 275/35/19) and its a completely different car now. It rides much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones. I got them at costco for around 950 installed. They are running an instant 70 dollar rebate on 4 Michelin and 1 penny install per tire. Make sure you do a wheel alignment, Costco nationwide does not do alignments for some dumb reason.”
“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”
Based on 47 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 21″ |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better dry, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 75 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 77 vs 65 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 79 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 70 on handling.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 75 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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
