Summer tire Updated November 2026

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV review

± 5

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 97% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 79 · 1,377 reviews analysed Road tests 80 · 9 tests

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a Relative Score of 80 out of 100 among summer tires. In 10 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 6 times and in the top three 7 times. Testers rate it best for wet (93) and weakest for noise (53). 1,377 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 71% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 36,000 km (22,000 miles), newest 2024.

  • Strength: Wet 93 — 1st of 9 (2026 Summer SUV tire Test), 1st of 10 (2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer tire Test)
  • Strength: Dry 86 — 1st of 6 (2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV tire Test), 1st of 12 (2023 Best SUV tires Tested)
  • Weak point: Comfort 54 — 6th of 8 (2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test), 4th of 6 (2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV tire Test)
  • Weak point: Noise 53 — 8th of 8 (2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test), 9th of 10 (2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer tire Test)
Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz
#grip and handling#SUV-specific performance#tread life longevity#Latitude Sport 3 comparison#summer tire limitations
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

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

79/100

From 1,377 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 71%
Dry
Overall dry
86
Wet
Overall wet
86
Comfort
Overall comfort
71
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
65
Handling
Overall handling
83

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By road tests

80/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
86
Wet
93
Comfort
54
Noise
53
Treadwear
77
Efficiency
64
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
100%
Dry Handling
83%
Wet Braking
100%
Wet Handling
100%
Straight Aquaplaning
100%
Inside Noise level
34%
Subjective Comfort
63%
Rolling Resistance
54%
tire Weight
60%
Price
10%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,377 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely praised for its exceptional wet and dry grip, precise handling, and ability to improve ride quality and stability on heavy vehicles. While the vast majority of users report high satisfaction and a smooth, reassuring driving experience, some note drawbacks such as premium pricing, occasional road noise as the tires wear, and faster tread wear in spirited driving conditions.

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
  • Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling
  • Strong aquaplaning resistance and braking performance

Cons

  • Higher-than-average purchase price
  • Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
  • Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
  • Poor performance in winter snow and ice conditions

Worth knowing

  • Drivers of heavy SUVs and EVs (such as the Volvo XC60/XC90, Toyota RAV4 PHEV, and Tesla/hybrid models) noted that the tire effectively reduces body roll and wallowing, though heavy weights can contribute to quicker tread wear.
  • Owners of luxury vehicles like the Lexus RX 450h and Mercedes GLC expressed mixed opinions on cabin noise, with a few finding the tires surprisingly loud on certain regional road surfaces.

10 published test appearances (9 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 Summer SUV tire Test · 255/45 R 19

5th of 9
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 9
Wet Handling5th of 9
Wet Circle3rd of 9
Dry Braking6th of 9
Dry Handling5th of 9
Rolling Resistance6th of 9
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 9
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 9
Noise6th of 9
Gravel Handling5th of 9
Gravel Traction2nd of 9
Sand Traction5th of 9
Grass Traction4th of 9

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18

5th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Noise · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 10
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 10
Noise9th of 10
Gravel Handling9th of 10
Gravel Traction1st of 10
Sand Traction4th of 10
Grass Traction2nd of 10

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV tire Test · 235/55 R19

1st of 6
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 6
Wet Handling1st of 6
Wet Circle2nd of 6
Dry Braking5th of 6
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 6
Dry Handling (tester's mark)1st of 6
Comfort (tester's mark)4th of 6
Noise (tester's mark)4th of 6
Range3rd of 6

Source: Vi Bilägare

2024 EV tire Test · 235/55 R19

1st of 9
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 9
Wet Handling2nd of 9
Dry Braking5th of 9
Dry Handling2nd of 9
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 9
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 9
Noise2nd of 9
Value7th of 9
Wear2nd of 9
Energy Consumption4th of 9
Abrasion3rd of 9
Total Cost of Ownership7th of 9

Source: Auto Bild

2024 Summer SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19

2nd of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling4th of 11
Wet Circle3rd of 11
Dry Braking3rd of 11
Dry Handling5th of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 11
Curved Aquaplaning1st of 11
Noise7th of 11
Gravel Handling3rd of 11
Gravel Traction4th of 11
Sand Traction9th of 11
Grass Traction1st of 11
Mud Traction8th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2023 The Best Electric Vehicle tires VS UHP tires · 255/45 R20

6th of 10
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 10
Noise7th of 10
Price10th of 10
Energy Consumption8th of 10

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17

1st of 12
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 12
Wet Handling1st of 12
Dry Braking2nd of 12
Dry Handling1st of 12
Rolling Resistance8th of 12
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 12
Noise3rd of 12
Price11th of 12
Dirt Handling7th of 12
Sand Traction10th of 12
Grass Traction5th of 12
Mud Traction3rd of 12

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test · 225/60 R18

1st of 8
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Noise (tester's mark) · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 8
Wet Handling1st of 8
Dry Braking1st of 8
Dry Handling3rd of 8
Rolling Resistance6th of 8
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 8
Comfort (tester's mark)6th of 8
Noise (tester's mark)8th of 8

Source: Vi Bilägare

2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18

1st of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Noise · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance4th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 10
Noise8th of 10
Price10th of 10
Gravel Handling1st of 10
Gravel Traction2nd of 10
Sand Traction3rd of 10
Grass Traction1st of 10
Mud Traction3rd of 10

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 · 255/55R18

1st of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV specs & sizes

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community members generally praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for its strong grip, handling performance, and SUV-specific design. Users frequently consider it an upgrade over OEM options like the Latitude Sport 3, though some discuss its premium price, summer temperature limitations, and expected tread longevity.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive48%
Mixed20%
Negative4%
Neutral28%
Top themes
#grip and handling#SUV-specific performance#tread life longevity#Latitude Sport 3 comparison#summer tire limitations#premium pricing

From 25 threads and comments.

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