All-season tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 review

Name: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
Brand: Michelin

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 47 · 9 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 has a Relative Score of 54 out of 100 among all-season tires. 9 owner reviews rate it 47 out of 100. 42% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

47/100

From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 42%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 receives a polarized reception, often serving as a polarizing OEM fitment that struggles to meet the high performance expectations associated with the Michelin brand. While some users appreciate their initial comfort and longevity, a significant portion of the user base reports concerning performance deficiencies in wet and winter conditions, alongside reports of premature sidewall degradation.

Pros

Acceptable tread life for some users under specific driving conditions
Generally comfortable ride quality when new
Reliable performance for moderate, dry-weather driving

Cons

Poor traction and safety concerns on wet surfaces
Inadequate performance in winter conditions despite M+S rating
Reports of sidewall tearing and tread delamination
High price point relative to perceived performance

Worth knowing

Users driving performance-oriented vehicles like the Civic Si and BMW Z3 report that the tire's handling characteristics are insufficient for their vehicle's capabilities.
Owners of AWD vehicles noted that the tire failed to provide expected confidence in adverse weather, contradicting the benefits of their drivetrain.