All-season tire Updated November 2026

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ review

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Brand: Michelin

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 74% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 69 · 658 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among all-season tires. 658 owner reviews rate it 69 out of 100. 57% would buy it again.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison

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

69/100

From 658 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 57%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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By road tests

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

Treadwear

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 658 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is widely regarded as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire, praised for sharp handling, strong dry and wet grip, and a big upgrade over many OEM tires, especially run-flats. Frequent complaints focus on short treadwear, which is often well below the 45,000-mile warranty, and on road noise that tends to grow as the tread wears. Snow and ice traction is acceptable in light conditions but is a common disappointment for anyone expecting winter-tire performance.

Pros

Dry and wet grip, cornering, and steering response, with many reviewers describing it as close to a summer tire. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance are especially praised.
Large improvement over OEM tires (Pirelli, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental) and especially over run-flats, with better ride, handling and often less noise.
Good light-snow and cold-weather capability for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire, which lets owners avoid separate summer and winter sets.
Confidence and stability at highway speeds. Several reviewers also mention good braking and strong launch traction on powerful cars.
Premium brand reputation, with many repeat buyers (second, third, fourth or fifth sets).

Cons

Premature treadwear is the most common complaint. Many report 10k–25k miles, rear tires and staggered setups wearing fastest, and some cases of tread chunking, flaking, cracking or dry rot. Many call the 45k warranty unrealistic.
Road noise, including humming, droning or roaring around 60–75 mph. It often worsens with wear, and some reviewers say it is among the loudest tires they have owned.
Weak snow and ice traction for some owners. Some describe it as unsafe, especially in deeper snow or on RWD cars, and say it falls short of the marketed winter rating.
Firm or harsh ride and stiff feel on rough roads. A few other reviewers instead find the steering vague, mushy or soft.
Sidewall vulnerability to potholes, curbs and punctures, plus reports of reduced fuel economy (about 2–5 mpg). Some also report balancing difficulty and vibration.

Worth knowing

Staggered-fitment cars (BMW, Mustang, Corvette, Mercedes, Porsche and similar) cannot rotate tires, and rears wear quickly, often in the 12k–25k mile range. Some reviewers say the warranty is halved for these sizes (e.g., 22,500 miles instead of 45,000).
Heavier or higher-powered vehicles (Mercedes AWD SUVs/sedans, Range Rover, Cayenne, Tesla, GLE/GL) frequently reported faster wear, more noise or soft sidewalls. One reviewer said the tire suits lighter sedans and small cars better than heavy SUVs.
Owners replacing run-flats on BMW, Mini, Infiniti and similar cars most consistently reported better ride comfort, lower noise and sharper handling. Reviewers on performance cars (WRX/STI, Mustang, Miata, GTI, Civic Si) most often praised grip, with many reporting mid-teens to 30k+ mile life. Large 19–20 inch wheels tended to amplify noise and harshness complaints.

1 published test appearance

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

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18

2nd of 19

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)	6th of 19

Source: Consumer Reports

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
UTQG	500 AA A
EU label: wet grip	C
EU label: energy	B
EU label: external noise	69 dB

Size	Retailer
275/35 R21	Amazon
315/30 R21	Amazon

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What owners are saying

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

Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.

corvetteforum.com

“With the compounds used on the newer summer tires, I won't be able to use them here in northern Illinois in late fall & early spring. It would require me to get a 2nd set of tires & wheels for those times of the year. I'm trying to avoid that. At this point, my #1 option is the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. My only concern is that they won't handle as well as I'd like, being all season tires. Although, the reviews say that they handle as well as many summer tires. So, I'm going to find out. Again, it's primarily down to the run-flat / non-run-flat decision for me. I'm just not convinced yet that the noise level and ride quality will be the same as conventional tires. I guess I can always exchange them if I don't like them.”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2 upvotes

“Slam me if you must, but I bought the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S in size 255-40x19 for my 2016 Mustang GT, based largely on Tire Rack testing and their customer comments. First thing I noticed was they are quieter than my old Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ tires, which were noisy when new and got worse. Also, the rear tires don't want to slip out like the Michelins when I get on the gas through a tight turn. However, the Michelins had been on the car for >6 years and 27K miles. But other than than the two categories above, it's hard for me to discern a lot of difference. Maybe it's only in my head, but perhaps the Michelins were a bit more responsive to quick motions at the steering wheel. I have no idea how well the Falkens will perform after 20K miles, but for me that's probably 4 years from now. Fair or not, I shied away from the Contis because I had read about balancing issues on a couple websites.”

2024-03-01

r/WRX ·28 upvotes

“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”

2017-12-19

r/GolfGTI ·4 upvotes

“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”

2020-02-14

r/Mustang ·7 upvotes

“Michelin Pilot Sports - A/S 3+ Good Enough? About time for me to replace the stock tires on my mustang. I'm trying to save some money here without sacrificing too much performance or reliability, but this is just my daily after all. I was comparing prices on the Continental DW06, Toyo Extensa HP II, and General G MAX RS, based on budget conscious recommendations for fun fastish street car tires. But then I noticed the website I was on has a sale on Michelin tires right now. I could get a set of Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for much cheaper than any of the above options. I've heard good things about Michelin but I know the PS A/S 3+ is an outdated model, and before I pull the trigger I just want to know if there's any reason I should NOT go for this older model. Thanks Read more”

2025-09-03

myg37.com

“Have had excellent luck with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Great wet traction, rides nice, good life, super dry handling etc. Those would be my top pick.”

Sentiment breakdown

Positive40%

Mixed19%

Negative11%

Neutral30%

Top themes

#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS

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