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”
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 3 road tests and 658 + 5,009 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport All Season 4 is ahead, 80–71
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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.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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74
Dry
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +983Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 79 Reviews found online 77 89 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 77.4 = 74
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 88.9 = 83
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 0.42).
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78
Wet
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +785Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 76 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 80 90 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 75.9 (est.) + 40% × 80.1 = 78
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 89.5 = 85
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).
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60
Snow
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1676Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 53 65 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 52.7 = 60
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 64.5 = 76
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).
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63
Comfort
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1073Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 69 Reviews found online 60 77 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60 = 63
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 40% × 68.7 + 60% × 76.5 = 73
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).
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Noise
No comparison64Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 55 Reviews found online – 79 Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 78.9 = 64
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69
Treadwear
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +170Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 73 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 64 72 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 63.5 = 69
Pilot Sport All Season 4: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 72 = 70
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).
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67
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport All Season 4 +1582Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Pilot Sport All Season 4 Reviews found online 67 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 80 |
| Dry | 74 | 83 |
| Wet | 78 | 85 |
| Snow | 60 | 76 |
| Comfort | 63 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 64 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 82 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
80
/ 100
Pilot Sport All Season 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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 A/S 3+ | Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | #2/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Dry and wet grip, cornering, and steering response, with many reviewers describing it as close to a summer tire. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance are especially praised.
- Large improvement over OEM tires (Pirelli, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental) and especially over run-flats, with better ride, handling and often less noise.
- Good light-snow and cold-weather capability for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire, which lets owners avoid separate summer and winter sets.
Cons
- Premature treadwear is the most common complaint. Many report 10k–25k miles, rear tires and staggered setups wearing fastest, and some cases of tread chunking, flaking, cracking or dry rot. Many call the 45k warranty unrealistic.
- Road noise, including humming, droning or roaring around 60–75 mph. It often worsens with wear, and some reviewers say it is among the loudest tires they have owned.
- Weak snow and ice traction for some owners. Some describe it as unsafe, especially in deeper snow or on RWD cars, and say it falls short of the marketed winter rating.
Tire B Pilot Sport All Season 4
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in both wet and dry weather conditions
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort, responsiveness, and smoothness compared to OEM run-flat tires
- Strong braking performance and resistance to hydroplaning in heavy rain
Cons
- Faster-than-expected treadwear, particularly on performance vehicles or staggered setups
- Noticeable road noise, humming, or cavity resonance at highway speeds for some users
- Firm sidewalls can transmit sharper impacts over rough roads and potholes
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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.
r/WRX
·28 upvotes ·2017-12-19
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
civicx.com
·3 upvotes ·2020-11-18
“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is what I have on my car, they are quieter and offer a softer ride than the stock Goodyear eagle sport, and are also grippier. Best of both worlds, and it's a decent price.”
myg37.com
“Have had excellent luck with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Great wet traction, rides nice, good life, super dry handling etc. Those would be my top pick.”
Top themes
#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS
Based on 47 community posts
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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.
r/WRX
·2 upvotes ·2021-05-01
“Im running pilot sport a/s4 in 265/35 r18 on 18x9.5 konig ampliform. I have been driving them about 5 months, i cant complain. They are good for where im at (only 93 octane stage 1 tune, no major mods). Side note, i feel the road imperfections alot more with such a small sidewall.”
mbworld.org
“I ran the Continental DWS (Dry Wet Snow) all year round on the 221 S-65. They were very quiet on nice roads... Lots of grip when being a savage on dry, wet, even in the snow. Only time I got stuck in snow was by high centering the car on the snow drift that formed across the driveway every time we had a Nor-Easter. They would make it to 20,000 miles generally. I have given the 222 S65 Michelin Pilot Sport AS4. Less grip in dry hot conditions. They will live to just under 20,000. Zero opportunity to try them in snow (live in the desert now). They make more noise than Conti. Have not got much time with them in the rain. They will get replaced with a tire more fitting here in the desert. Run flat tires will thud over every bump. Best way to avoid wheel damage is keeping 45lbs of air in the tires and avoid roads with pot holes.”
integraforums.com
·1 upvote ·2024-02-25
“I have 265 35 19's AS4's on my ITS and they have been awesome... not as sticky as the stock tires but thats to be expected. I like the feel when hitting bumps etc with them more because with the bigger sidewall of the tire i dont worry as much about damaging a wheel. I've had them on the dragon multiple times this winter and have done fine. No rubbing at all or any issues. at highway speeds (70-80) speedo is off about 4 mph. I have almost 3k on the tires now.”
Top themes
#wet and dry grip#winter and snow capability#EV efficiency and range#Continental DWS06 Plus comparison#CrossClimate 2 comparison#road noise and ride comfort#tread life and wear
Based on 241 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 2 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 21″ | 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 AA A | 440 - 540 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
80
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 — better snow, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 76 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 73 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 scores 83 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 85 vs 78 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 83 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 76 vs 60 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 73 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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.
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