All-season tire handling Updated October 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 78% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 72 · 655 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among all-season tires. 655 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.

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#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

72/100

From 655 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 70%

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 655 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ is widely praised for delivering exceptional ultra-high-performance handling, crisp steering response, and top-tier wet and dry traction that rivals dedicated summer tires. However, users frequently note significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, a firmer ride quality, and a noticeable increase in road noise (often described as a humming or droning sound) as the tires age.

Pros

Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Decent light-snow capability for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire

Cons

Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
Poor performance and traction in deep snow, ice, or freezing temperatures

Worth knowing

Owners of heavier performance vehicles (such as BMW M-models, Audi S/RS cars, and Tesla models) frequently report accelerated rear-tire wear and premature baldness due to vehicle weight and torque.
Drivers transitioning from factory run-flat tires on luxury and sports sedans noted an immediate, dramatic improvement in overall ride comfort and impact absorption despite the stiff Michelin sidewalls.
Users running staggered wheel setups often experienced halved tread-wear warranty benefits and faster wear on the un-rotatable rear axles.

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
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.

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.”

civicx.com ·3 upvotes

“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is what I have on my car, they are quieter and offer a softer ride than the stock Goodyear eagle sport, and are also grippier. Best of both worlds, and it's a decent price.”

2020-11-18

clublexus.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by pqn628 I had the OEM Bridgestone Potenza with at least 6/9 thread left on the tires and got rid of them because I didnt like how hard they ride. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All Season (245/35/19 and 275/35/19) and its a completely different car now. It rides much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones. I got them at costco for around 950 installed. They are running an instant 70 dollar rebate on 4 Michelin and 1 penny install per tire. Make sure you do a wheel alignment, Costco nationwide does not do alignments for some dumb reason.”

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

rennlist.com

“Well, so much for the Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Can't get 'em installed because they have a lower load rating than OEM. Ordered Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S+ 2 today. Getting them installed Tuesday. I was procrastinating, but turned up with a nail in one of the tires last night, so....”

bobistheoilguy.com

“I have Michelin Premier A/S (currently on my Honda). I think they are some of the best tires in the rain, but they are touring car tires, not UHP. If you like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ that you already have on the front of your Saab, I would recommend sticking with them and getting the full set to match up.”

2018-05-17

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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