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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 79–70

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Tire AMichelin

Pilot Sport 4

Summer

Tests 84 · 21 tests Owners 74 · 12,686 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“Have you checked to see if your wheels would accommodate a 215 tyre? Might be worth investigating. Other than that, Goodyear Eagle f1 asymmetric I would say have just as good dry performance as a PS4. They're minutely less grippy in the wet, but not noticeably so. They're also a lot quieter and a lot cheaper. I've run both PS4 and the Eagles on track, and now the Eagles are my go-to.”

Tire BYokohama

ADVAN Fleva V701

Summer

Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 59 · 2,186 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (noise)

“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.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 85

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 +11
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)8777
    Reviews found online8169
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best)100%99%
  2. 86

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 +18
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)9070
    Reviews found online8165
    Wet Braking (% of best)100%87%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%97%
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    Snow

    No comparison
    36
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Reviews found online–14
  4. 78

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 +15
    63
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)8362
    Reviews found online7164
  5. 74

    Noise

    Pilot Sport 4 +5
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)7674
    Reviews found online7261
  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 +1
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Professional tests (TWG score)7674
    Reviews found online6161
  7. 78

    Handling

    Pilot Sport 4 +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701
    Reviews found online7871
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Relative Score 79 70
Dry 85 74
Wet 86 68
Snow – 36
Comfort 78 63
Noise 74 69
Treadwear 70 69
Handling 78 71

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Headline score

Pilot Sport 4

ADVAN Fleva V701

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4ADVAN Fleva V701ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 96% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test 97% #8/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout −0.9 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 99% #9/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +0.8 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 99% #2/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test 82% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +16.5 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #6/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Price Other 68% #10/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 71% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test −2.5 Different tests
Value Other 69% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 57% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +12.2 Same test
Wear Other 96% #5/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 66% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +30.3 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 76% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires +23.8 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 99% #3/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 92% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +6.3 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #2/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 56% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +44.4 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 87% #21/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout +12.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 97% #19/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +3.3 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Pilot Sport 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
  • Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving

Cons

  • Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
  • Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 review

Tire B ADVAN Fleva V701

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet grip for the price point
  • Noticeably quieter and more comfortable than many competing UHP tires
  • Precise steering response and good road feedback

Cons

  • Faster-than-average tread wear reported by aggressive drivers
  • Some complaints regarding soft sidewalls leading to initial turn-in delay or tramlining
  • Occasional reports of elevated road noise depending on the vehicle and road surface
All owner themes in the ADVAN Fleva V701 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (and PS4S/AS variants) is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently praising the massive upgrades in grip, wet weather performance, and steering feel compared to stock run-flats or budget tires. While some note trade-offs in tread life, cost, and colder temperature performance, they are widely regarded as a top-tier choice for daily driving and spirited handling.

r/MachE ·2 upvotes ·2025-08-31

“Just to kind of back up for claims, the same tires are offered on the Model 3 and I basically cycled through those tires and experienced the same results. PS4s were by far the best handling, sportiest tires but I saw as much a 30% drop in range. The EVOs had the best range but the worst handling. The CCs were just average all the way around.”

r/ft86 ·3 upvotes ·2022-01-09

“I just installed A/S PS4 from Michelin on my BRZ recently & man they are so nice. How quiet it is, is wow, night and day. They handle quite nice except when it's still cold (sub 40F) on highway, traction control triggers but it may bc I'm lowered and yet to do my alignment. I don't know compared to stock, I was on Falken prior. I am using different tire set-up then stock however. I have 245/35 at the front and 265/35 in rear. My only regret is not going up to 40 on the sidewall for more meat. This is on 18" wheels.”

r/TyreReviews ·3 upvotes ·2024-08-26

“Punctured tire after fresh 4-Michelin PS4 tire change what to do? In December, I bought a fresh set of 4 tires Michelin PS4, manufactured in 2020, and the next day, one of them was punctured by a nail. I drove for a month with the nail inside before noticing and when I did, I took it to a tire shop who said it needs replacing. It was not easy for me financially to change one of them again. So I asked him to “repair” it and he did so, but recommended changing it ASAP. I have been driving on that punctured tire for 8 months now, refilling it every 2 weeks. And I am starting to worry a blowout will happen as refills are needed more frequently lately. The PS4 is not available anymore where I live, all shops have the PS5, for almost the same price. I am now ready to change it. Should I change one PS4 to PS5? Or two, or all four? Read more”

Top themes
#Exceptional Grip and Handling#Wet Weather Performance#Ride Quality and Noise#Tread Life and Wear#Run-Flat Replacement#Summer vs All-Season Comparison

Based on 131 community posts

Tire B

Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

Positive

Community opinion on the Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 is generally very positive, with users frequently considering them as affordable, high-performing summer tires ideal for daily driving, spirited backroad runs, and wet conditions. Many drivers compare them favorably or as cost-effective alternatives to premium options like Michelin Pilot Sports, though questions occasionally arise regarding their exact lifespan and wear compared to all-season alternatives.

Top themes
#Daily driving comfort#Spirited backroad performance#Wet and dry grip#Value and pricing#Lifespan and tread wear#Comparison with Michelin

Based on 20 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6270
Rim diameters16″ – 20″15″ – 20″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—300 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

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.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 86 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 63 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 85 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 78 vs 71 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701

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How do we compare tires?

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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

79

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Pilot Sport 4

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