Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 1 road tests and 5,009 + 658 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 79–71
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Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners 80 · 5,009 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
“I just switched from the Pilot Sport All Season 4 to the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and the contis are WAY quieter and ride so much smoother than the Michelins. Hopefully they'll last longer too, the Michelins only lasted me about 28k~ miles despite regularly rotating them.”
Tests – · 1 test Owners 69 · 658 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 All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 79 | ≈ 72 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 77 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 88.8 = 83
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 74
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 0.41).
| Source | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 81 | ≈ 76 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 90 | 80 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 89.5 = 84
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 75.9 (est.) + 40% × 80.1 = 78
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 All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 84 | ≈ 65 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 53 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 64.4 = 76
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 52.5 = 60
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 0.32).
| Source | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 69 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 60 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.8 + 60% × 76.5 = 73
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60 = 63
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 55 | – |
| Reviews found online | 79 | – |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 78.8 = 64
| Source | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 68 (est.) | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 64 |
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 72 = 70
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 63.5 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Sport All Season 4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 82 | 67 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 71 |
| Dry | 83 | 74 |
| Wet | 84 | 78 |
| Snow | 76 | 60 |
| Comfort | 73 | 63 |
| Noise | 64 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 67 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. 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 All Season 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 All Season 4 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | #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
Community sentiment for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is predominantly positive, with drivers praising its dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and substantial upgrade over stock tires. However, several users report drawbacks including mediocre deep snow performance, noticeable road noise or ride stiffness compared to competitors like the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and an efficiency or range penalty on electric vehicles.
“I just switched from the Pilot Sport All Season 4 to the Continental DWS 06 Plus, and the contis are WAY quieter and ride so much smoother than the Michelins. Hopefully they'll last longer too, the Michelins only lasted me about 28k~ miles despite regularly rotating them.”
“I had them on M340i xDrive and they were great. Daily driver - they handled very well for spirited driving, and were very good in the snow. I'm in Maryland, so don't get as much snow as you, in NJ. They've been on the car for about 15,000 miles, with plenty of tread left. Personally, in normal, daily driving, I don't think you'll be able to tell the difference between the two. The Michelins might get louder as they wear down, though. I've had AS3's in the past - also great experience. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase the AS4's.”
“Michelin pilot sport AS 4 for me have been great for 3 seasons. Continental VikingContact 7's for winter. nice not to have to rush to swap at the beginning of the winter for sure.”
Based on 241 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.
“Slam me if you must, but I bought the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S in size 255-40x19 for my 2016 Mustang GT, based largely on Tire Rack testing and their customer comments. First thing I noticed was they are quieter than my old Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ tires, which were noisy when new and got worse. Also, the rear tires don't want to slip out like the Michelins when I get on the gas through a tight turn. However, the Michelins had been on the car for >6 years and 27K miles. But other than than the two categories above, it's hard for me to discern a lot of difference. Maybe it's only in my head, but perhaps the Michelins were a bit more responsive to quick motions at the steering wheel. I have no idea how well the Falkens will perform after 20K miles, but for me that's probably 4 years from now. Fair or not, I shied away from the Contis because I had read about balancing issues on a couple websites.”
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
“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 All Season 4 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 3 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 20″ | 21″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 440 - 540 A - AA A | 500 AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better snow, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 76 vs 60 on snow.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 73 vs 63 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 74 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 84 vs 78 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 74 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 76 vs 60 on our snow score.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 73 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 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
