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 12,712 + 2,195 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–69
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,712 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 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,195 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests | 89 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 68 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.5 = 74
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests | 92 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 64 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 93% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 97% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 95% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.3 = 89
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 63.6 = 67
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 52 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 13 |
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 52.1 (est.) + 40% × 12.5 = 36
No road tests of snow for ADVAN Fleva V701. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests | 82 | 62 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 61 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 56% |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.6 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.4 + 60% × 60.8 = 61
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests | 73 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 60 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 100% | 100% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 70
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 59.7 = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. 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 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests | 78 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 59 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 94% | 66% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 59.3 = 69
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 72 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests | 76 | 71 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 76% | 83% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 69 |
| Dry | 87 | 74 |
| Wet | 89 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 36 |
| Comfort | 76 | 61 |
| Noise | 70 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 72 |
| 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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Pilot Sport 4
ADVAN Fleva V701
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.
In the overall rankings of 3 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 3 times and Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Fleva V701 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 97% | +2.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 93% | +7.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 87% | +9.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 95% | +5.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 56% | +44.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 100% | −0.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 94% | 66% | +28.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% | 83% | −6.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 60% | 71% | −10.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 | #14/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 69% | 57% | +12.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/45 | #16/45 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 246 community posts
The community generally views the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 as a strong, high-value summer tire ideal for daily driving, spirited backroad runs, and wet weather conditions. Drivers praise its sharp turn-in, stiff sidewalls, and dependable grip compared to other budget or mid-tier alternatives, though some debate its lifespan and how it stacks up against premium options like Michelin.
“Yokohama advan fleva v701? Currently looking at stock sizes for my 99 MRS and the v701s are the only decent set I can find. I live in Canada and I was planning on ordering them for next week, and just thought to do one more validation check before driving out to Bellingham. Pretty new to picking out my own tires, trying to also stay within 550-600usd or maxish 800-850cad including tax if possible.”
“Suggestiona on tyres Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if you guys ever had Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. My FK2 has nearly 400bhp and I’m not using it daily anymore as I want it to preserve the baby. My drive is a bit aggressive occasionally but nothing crazy or track day as I don’t have the time. I would like to know if you guys ever had this specific type of tyre. What you think about? They’re actually good? I wouldn’t like to buy again the Michelin pilot sport 4s which I found absolutely rubbish. I found those yoko for the decent price of 98£ each. So I buy it or should I move to Pirelli PZero pZ4 sport ?”
“Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in 2026 Do they make sense today? I’d put them on a hatchback (1300kg) and I usually drive up to 180-200 km/h with quick accelerations and curves in my daily. Weather is usually sunny, but sometimes it rains. Are them still a safe and a good choice, or are there some other brands that should result better for my driving style (and for my 215/45 r18 rims)? Thanks in advance.”
Based on 22 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 - 320 A - AA A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 44 | 44 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better wet, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 89 vs 67 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 61 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 74 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 72 on handling.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 67 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 74 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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
