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 12,698 + 497 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–69
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,698 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 70 · 4 tests Owners 67 · 497 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Tread Life on the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests | 89 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 94% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 60% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 73.5 = 73
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 3 tests | 93 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 72 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 80% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 98% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 98% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.6 = 90
ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 72 + 40% × 72.4 = 72
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 54 |
ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 60
No road tests of snow for ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests | 83 | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 66 |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
ADVAN Sport V105: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 65.9 = 67
No road tests of comfort for ADVAN Sport V105. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests | 73 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | 67 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 98% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 53.1 + 40% × 67.2 = 59
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 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 78 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 61 |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.4 = 71
ADVAN Sport V105: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.7 = 66
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 72 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests | 76 | 59 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 69 |
| Dry | 87 | 73 |
| Wet | 90 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 77 | 67 |
| Noise | 71 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 59 |
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 Sport V105
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 Sport V105 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | ADVAN Sport V105 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 94% | +5.9 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 98% #5/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% | 60% | +30.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 95% | +4.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% | 87% | +10.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | +0.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 85% #10/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 57% #6/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/49 | #26/49 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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
Community discussions reflect mixed impressions regarding the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105, highlighting both praise for its wet and dry handling along with debates surrounding its tread life. While some drivers report surprisingly durable treadwear and good overall value, others cite reports of poor tread life and note that ride comfort and road noise may trail competitor offerings.
“Advan Sport V105 does get a good tirerack review: Comes in 205/55-16 (three models. Mercedes W and V speed rated and 2010 Production) $83-86 each Not as comfortable or quiet as other Max Summer tires but handles well in both dry and wet. If you prefer to keep the 205/50-16 tire size then for street use and daily driving with a slightly higher budget: Michelin Premier A/S Grand Touring All Season $132 each 640 treadwear, V speed rated, 19 lbs. Tirerack test result- Good blend of comfort and handling with much longer treadlife.”
“I’ve seen lots of posts both on here, and various forums about poor tread life on the stock STi tyres, the Yokohama Advan Sport V105. I made a little video checking the tread around the vehicle and I’ve found so far this is fantastic, 10,000kms in and still with more than 7mm of tread on all four corners. Really interested to know what you’re all getting out of your stock tyres, and if you’ve changed these to anything else? I’m looking at the Michelin PS4S as the next set.”
Based on 7 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 144 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 16″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 53 | 53 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better wet, efficiency and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 90 vs 72 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 59 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 73 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 59 on noise.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 90 vs 72 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 73 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 59 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 77 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 59 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
