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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
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Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 82 · 6,601 reviews
“IMO the Super Sports are a far better tire than the Pilot Sport 4 S's; better steering response and less tread squirm at the limit. The PS 4 S name was misleading to me because I thought it suggested "4 Season". I know you know this @f355spider , but for the benefit of others, both are maximum performance summer tires. Based on my limited wet road experience both seemed decent in the rain (SS and 4S). A comparison of the Cups 2s (left) to the Super Sports. 235/35-19s on a spare set of wheels. Been running Cup 2s on the E46 for 5 years now on a "square" set up with 235/35s on 19x8.5 BBS CHs with 35mm offset on all four corners. Scott”
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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Dry
No comparison91Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online – 89 -
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Wet
No comparison85Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 85 Reviews found online – 85 -
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Comfort
No comparison75Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online – 81 -
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Noise
No comparison69Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 -
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Treadwear
No comparison71Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online – 71 -
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Handling
No comparison86Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews found online – 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
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| Relative Score | – | 81 |
| Dry | – | 91 |
| Wet | – | 85 |
| Comfort | – | 75 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | – | 71 |
| Handling | – | 86 |
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Headline score
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Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
81
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Pilot Sport 4 S
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Pilot Sport 4 S
Pros
- Exceptional grip and predictable handling in both dry and wet conditions
- Noticeable reduction in road noise and improved ride comfort compared to competitors and run-flats
- Sharper steering response and improved cornering stability
Cons
- High initial purchase price
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers and track users
- Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly vague or laggy initial response during rapid steering transitions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its exceptional dry and wet grip, precise steering feel, and overall refinement for daily driving and spirited road use. While some note that they are pricey and can wear out quickly under aggressive track conditions or heavy vehicle weights, they are widely considered the benchmark high-performance max summer tire. Competitors like Continental ExtremeContact Sport and Kumho are frequently mentioned as budget-friendly alternatives, but many drivers ultimately return to the PS4S for its unmatched confidence and all-around performance.
r/WRX
·1 upvote ·2025-10-15
“Running new ps4s on my is350 awd. Its my family daily driver. Drove it to nyc on a road trip full load with kids in car. Drove nice and smooth. These tires are great for daily and for some spirited driving. They grip well too on turns and feel stable on the freeway.”
r/Porsche_Cayman
·2 upvotes ·2026-04-17
“I only run ps4s in my gt4 and gt4rs for the street and rainy track days. They are not the grippiest tires and they can't really take the heat of a hot track day. For track days, I run other tires. I don't drive the track cars on the street routinely. All that said, ps4s is a great tire for street and wet. I would also not run them in freezing weather.”
r/wrx_vb
·3 upvotes ·2025-04-10
“I switched to ps4s. Sidewall is a little softer so they have a more comfortable ride at the expense of a little numbness during normal driving. Grip limits seem pretty similar. Ps4s should last longer. We'll see. Would buy again over stock dunlops.”
Top themes
#Dry and Wet Grip#Tread Life and Mileage#Price and Value Comparison#Track vs Street Performance#Ride Comfort and Noise#Sidewall Stiffness#Alternatives and Competitors
Based on 109 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
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| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 110 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
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/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Only Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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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.