Tests – · 1 test Owners 71 · 655 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 Pirelli P 7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 655 + 86 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is ahead, 73–62
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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 A/S 3+ +1262Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 78 59 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 71.8 (est.) + 40% × 77.8 = 74
P 7: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 59.2 = 62
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 0.40).
No road tests of dry for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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77
Wet
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1463Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 75 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 80 61 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 77
P 7: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
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 0.56).
No road tests of wet for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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63
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 58 – Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.3 = 63
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 0.33).
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67
Comfort
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +562Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 65 54 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 67
P 7: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 62
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 68 – Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 67.5 = 67
No road tests of noise for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +763Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 72 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 66 60 Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72 + 40% × 65.9 = 70
P 7: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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71
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1358Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ P 7 Reviews found online 71 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Pirelli P 7 |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 62 |
| Dry | 74 | 62 |
| Wet | 77 | 63 |
| Snow | 63 | – |
| Comfort | 67 | 62 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 58 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
62
/ 100
P 7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
- Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
- Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Cons
- Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
- High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
Tire B P 7
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather handling and steering precision
- Strong tread life and durability for many users
- High level of ride comfort on smooth surfaces
Cons
- High levels of road noise, particularly at motorway speeds
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Reports of sidewall bubbles, cracking, and structural failures
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/mazdaspeed3
·1 upvote ·2018-11-20
“been driving on them for about 2 weeks! I was running pilot super sports during the summer and was very happy with them so I went with the pilot sport A/S 3+ for the winter. So far I have been pleased with the traction in wet and below freezing conditions. Haven't driven in snow yet so can't comment on that yet. They handle nearly as well as my old super sports in the corners and have significantly less road noise. Obviously they are all season tires so they won't have the most amazing performance driving experience compared to summer tires, but I think they are a good practical compromise for our cars.”
corvetteforum.com
“With the compounds used on the newer summer tires, I won't be able to use them here in northern Illinois in late fall & early spring. It would require me to get a 2nd set of tires & wheels for those times of the year. I'm trying to avoid that. At this point, my #1 option is the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. My only concern is that they won't handle as well as I'd like, being all season tires. Although, the reviews say that they handle as well as many summer tires. So, I'm going to find out. Again, it's primarily down to the run-flat / non-run-flat decision for me. I'm just not convinced yet that the noise level and ride quality will be the same as conventional tires. I guess I can always exchange them if I don't like them.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2 upvotes ·2024-03-01
“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.”
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
Pirelli P 7
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | B · Pirelli P 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 2 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 21″ | 16″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
62
/ 100
Pirelli P 7
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 77 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 71 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 74 vs 62 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 70 vs 63 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Tire B · Pirelli P 7
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Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 77 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 74 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 67 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or P 7?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 70 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
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