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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Pilot Sport A/S 3 leads, 76–72 Narrow edge

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Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 3 PS3

Summer

Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 74 · 308 reviews

“Michelin PS3 MO1 vs Pirelli Pzero MO About to order 4 new tires for this 2012 Mercedes CLS500 SB (X218), but tire choices are quite limited. Sizes: 255/40R18 99Y front 285/35R18 97Y rear Currently running Pirelli Pzero MO on all corners, which are in desperate need of replacement. Unfortunately, Michelin PS4, PS5 or PS4S are not available in both these sizes in Europe. The PS4 has been quite an improvement over the PS3 iirc, so it feels wrong to go for the PS3. However, the Pirelli Pzero MO isn’t the newest PZ5 iteration nor the previous PZ4 I suppose. So… Should we go for another set of Pirelli Pzero or the Michelin PS3? (PFA) Read more”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 78

    Dry

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Professional tests (TWG score)–67
    Reviews found online8379
  2. 79

    Wet

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +2
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Professional tests (TWG score)–76
    Reviews found online8380
  3. 70

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Reviews found online70–
  4. 71

    Comfort

    Level
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Reviews found online7373
  5. 70

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +5
    65
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Reviews found online7264
  6. 83

    Handling

    Pilot Sport A/S 3 +6
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport A/S 3Pilot Sport 3 PS3
    Reviews found online8377
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport A/S 3Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Relative Score 76 72
Dry 78 72
Wet 79 77
Snow 70 –
Comfort 71 71
Treadwear 70 65
Handling 83 77

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Headline score

Pilot Sport A/S 3

Pilot Sport 3 PS3

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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

Pros

  • Exceptional grip in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Outstanding cornering stability and steering responsiveness
  • Stiff sidewalls providing superior handling compared to competitors

Cons

  • Noticeable and bothersome road noise
  • Heavy tire construction
  • Shorter than expected tread life for certain drivers on abrasive surfaces
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport A/S 3 review

Tire B Pilot Sport 3 PS3

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip
  • Outstanding wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
  • Enhanced ride comfort and compliance over road imperfections

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, particularly with spirited driving
  • Softer sidewalls can result in a slightly spongy or 'squidgy' feel during aggressive cornering
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to some mid-range alternatives
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 3 PS3 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) is mixed, with users commending its wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, and daily ride comfort. However, enthusiasts often note soft sidewalls and subdued sportiness compared to the PS2, with many recommending newer iterations like the PS4 and PS4S for sharper handling and reduced road noise.

alfaowner.com ·2015-02-20

“Wow Brian, that must be quite a while ago, because I went for a 3.8 in the GTA , had some issues with that so went back to a 3.2 and now have a GTV . Regarding the tyres, I'd be looking for the 185/70 equivalent to the kind of performance tyre I used to use on the GTA (PS3s). I probably don't want to go for one of the expensive "classic" tyres the historic racers use but I wondered if there is something out there in the modern tyre world that is a step up from the Rain Expert. Having said that, the Rain Experts seem to score quite well in grip (as you might expect) so may be quite a good everyday tyre for the car. I will be using the car mainly for long distance touring rather than a lot of track work.”
zerotohundred.com ·2016-03-14

“My Pilot Sport 3s are due for replacement. This is my second set of them. So far I'm really satisfied, they're very good in cornering feel, traction and ride comfort except for the soft sidewalls, which makes the car rolls a bit more than usual in corners. The RE003 is relatively new and there are not many reviews yet. But from what I've read they're just as good except for the lower wet traction. Plus, the sidewall is slightly stiffer, which is good. I could not decide whether to stick to PS3 or change to the slightly cheaper RE003. So, any of you are using RE003? How does it perform/feel?”
cadillacforums.com ·2010-03-08

“Has anyone been able to find PS3's in our size for the rear tires (285, 35, 19)? I have had no luck in Southern California?”
Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Aquaplaning resistance#Comparison to PS4#Comfortable daily driving#Soft sidewall feel#Road noise issues#Availability and sizing

Based on 37 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6—
Rim diameters19″ – 20″—

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 — better dry, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 78 vs 72 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 83 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 scores 70 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
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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.

76

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Pilot Sport A/S 3

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