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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Summer
Premium
9.7 /10 Recommended

Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding dry handling and braking performance, with precise steering and minimal sensitivity to load changes.

Excellent wet grip, short braking distances, and strong aquaplaning resistance.

Well-balanced and safe handling in both dry and wet conditions.

Low levels of noise and rolling resistance, contributing to comfort and efficiency.

Weaknesses

Some tendency for understeer at the limit, especially during dynamic handling.

Steering feel could be improved, with less feedback and speed in handling tests.

Longitudinal aquaplaning protection could be better in extreme wet conditions.

History

Pilot Sport 4 S2018–20259.7Pilot Sport S 58.5
2018
2× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/30 R201stPříkladné
Autobild265/35 R19#2Příkladné
2020
1× Tested1× Winner
Autobild265/35 R191stPříkladné
2021
3× Tested1× Winner
Autobild275/35 R191stVelmi dobré
Autobild265/35 R20#3Příkladné
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#3Velmi doporučeno
2023
1× Tested
SportAuto225/40 R18#3Velmi dobré
2024

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S got replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5

2025
2× Tested
AUTOBILD245/35 R19#2Příkladné
TYRE REVIEWS225/40 R18#3Vysoce doporučeno

Tests (10)

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10 Tests 3× Winner 9× Recommended

Sizes (107)

1 Variants

86YXL
215/35 R18From £175

1 Variants

84YXL
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225/40 R18From £130

1 Variants

92YXL.
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225/45 R18From £149

1 Variants

95YXL
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2 Variants

95YXL.
245/40 R18From £160

1 Variants

97YXL
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1 Variants

99YXL.

1 Variants

101Y.
285/40 R18From £311

1 Variants

105YXL
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295/45 R18From £346

1 Variants

112YXL.
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Ratings

Tested 10× By professional organizations

Highly recommended10× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 10.0xxx/xx R19 10.0xxx/xx R20 10.0225/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0265/xx Rxx 10.0295/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S made?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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