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 12,714 + 192 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Pilot Sport 4 and Ultrac Vorti are level at 81.
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,714 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 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 13 tests | 89 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 89 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 5–2 | 99% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 99% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 90% | 73% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 89.1 = 86
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 13 tests | 92 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 85 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 100% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 80% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 7–1 | 97% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 5–1 | 99% | 98% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.4 = 89
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 84.5 = 84
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests | 82 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 81 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 100% | 78% |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.6 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 76.6 + 60% × 81.1 = 79
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 9 tests | 73 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–2 | 99% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 or Ultrac Vorti. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests | 78 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 78 |
| Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 88% | 78% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 78.3 = 74
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 87 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 9 tests | 76 | 24 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 89% | 78% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 81 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 89 | 84 |
| Comfort | 76 | 79 |
| Noise | 70 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 87 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 24 |
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
Ultrac Vorti
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 11 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 11 times and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | Ultrac Vorti | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% | 98% | +1.7 | 5–2 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −0.1 | 2–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% | 73% | +17.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 97% | +3.0 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 93% | +4.3 | 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.2 | 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 78% | +22.2 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | +0.2 | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 88% | 78% | +10.1 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% | 78% | +11.0 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 58% | 78% | −19.6 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 | #14/20 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 64% | 77% | −12.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/14 | #7/14 | – | 11–0 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18 |
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| UTQG | 300 - 320 A - AA A | — |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is stronger on efficiency and wet. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is stronger on handling, comfort and treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 24 on efficiency.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 81 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 89 vs 84 on wet.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 79 vs 76 on comfort.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 84 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 86 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 79 vs 76 on our comfort score.
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 74 vs 71 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
