Tests 70 · 10 tests Owners 57 · 166 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Yokohama Advan Sport V107 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — 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 10 + 27 road tests and 166 + 6,667 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 S is ahead, 83–65
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Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 86 · 6,667 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“A note about the pilot sport 4 S: in cold weather (below 5 degrees) even if it isn't icy, the tyre compound hardens and has dramatically reduced grip. They are excellent summer tyres though, good in the wet too. These days I run Uniroyal rainsport 5 and they're very good.”
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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85
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 S +893Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 25 tests 98 95 Reviews found online 65 92 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 98% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 89% 85% Advan Sport V107: 60% × 97.6 + 40% × 64.9 = 85
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 91.5 = 93
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75
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 S +1388Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 26 tests 83 86 Reviews found online 64 91 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 95% 93% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 92% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% Advan Sport V107: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 63.9 = 75
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 90.5 = 88
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47
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 S +3178Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests 42 70 Reviews found online 50 84 Advan Sport V107: 40% × 41.7 + 60% × 49.9 = 47
Pilot Sport 4 S: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 83.5 = 78
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50
Noise
Pilot Sport 4 S +1969Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 20 tests 43 70 Reviews found online 61 ≈ 66 (est.) Advan Sport V107: 60% × 43.3 + 40% × 60.9 = 50
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 S. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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45
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 S +2772Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 47 70 Reviews found online 42 75 Advan Sport V107: 60% × 46.6 + 40% × 42.2 = 45
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 74.8 = 72
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65
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 S +2590Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews found online 65 90 -
10
Efficiency
Pilot Sport 4 S +6272Why this score
Source Advan Sport V107 Pilot Sport 4 S Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 23 tests 10 72 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 81% 95%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 83 |
| Dry | 85 | 93 |
| Wet | 75 | 88 |
| Comfort | 47 | 78 |
| Noise | 50 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 45 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 90 |
| Efficiency | 10 | 72 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Advan Sport V107
83
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 S
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Yokohama Advan Sport V107 finished ahead 1 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Advan Sport V107 | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 97% | +1.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 89% | 85% | +4.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 93% | +1.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% | 99% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #27/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 90% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 94% #20/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 87% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 99% | −1.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 92% | 89% | +3.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 84% #6/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 88% #5/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% | 95% | −14.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 74% #13/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | 46% #11/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | Other | 93% | 100% | −7.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/9 | #5/9 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Advan Sport V107
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-speed stability
- Stiff sidewalls providing direct and responsive steering
- Competitively priced compared to tier-1 performance alternatives
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan (often lasting between 5,000 to 12,000 miles)
- Noticeable road noise on certain rough or worn highway surfaces
- Reduced grip in very cold temperatures or standing water as the tire ages
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
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as a benchmark max-performance summer tire, praising its outstanding dry and wet grip, stability, and daily driving refinement. Common criticisms focus on its premium price, rapid tread wear on high-powered heavy vehicles or hot track sessions, and significantly reduced grip in cold weather. Many enthusiasts consider it an ideal street tire, though some note softer sidewalls compared to predecessors or recommend dedicated track tires for hard circuit driving.
r/Golf_R
·1 upvote ·2021-03-17
“I run the all seasons on my Golf because I drive ~400+ miles per week in all matter of weather. The high tread wear rating and all-weather grip make more sense for me. But, having run the max performance PS4s before, if you’re cool with having two sets, they are basically impossible to beat. Absolute magic tires.”
r/TeslaModelS
·1 upvote ·2025-03-27
“I was running pilot sport 4s on my MS. (19” wheels) I was lucky to get 13,000-14,000. I just switched to Kumho Majesty 9’s for about 1/3 the price. Currently have 4,000 miles on them and just to rotated. Fingers crossed I can get 13,000 miles out of them.”
r/TyreReviews
·41 upvotes ·2026-03-17
“Am I the owner of the newer PS4s?😁 Hello everyone, new in the sub and just want to share my love for the Pilot Sport 4s. This is the third set and I love it. To me they are the perfect compromise beetween performance anche tyre wear. Last set last me 43k km, I do lot of highway and some spirited drive when possibile. I also had a set of Sport Contact 7, awesome grip, to me better than the PS4s, almost too much for my stock Golf. They also wear out faster. I saw yesterday the review of Potenza Sport Evo and they promise very week, maybe next time I’ll try!”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Track day durability#High price vs alternatives#Tread life and wear#Cold weather performance#Sidewall stiffness and comfort
Based on 208 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 136 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 24″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 71 | 71 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
83
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — better efficiency, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 72 vs 10 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 78 vs 47 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 72 vs 45 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 90 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Which is better in the wet, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 88 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 93 vs 85 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 69 vs 50 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 78 vs 47 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 72 vs 45 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Advan Sport V107 or Pilot Sport 4 S?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 72 vs 10 on our efficiency 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