Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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.

Performance Analysis: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

Wet braking

Comfort

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Exterior noise

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Timeline

2018

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 245/30 R20 test.

2020

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 1x (Autobild) and won the Autobild 245/35 R19 test.

2021

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 3x (Tyre Reviews,...) and won the Autobild 255/35 R19 test.

2022

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 1x (Tyre Reviews)

2023

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 1x (SportAuto)

2025

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was tested 2x (TYRE REVIEWS,...)

2024

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

Sizes

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is made in 195 sizes, starting from 205/40 R18 up to 315/30 R23.

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Runflat

There are 8 runflat variants of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S available.
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Pilot Sport 4 S

4.85/5

R18 - R23

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R18 - R23

5/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Continental better at:

• Wet handling
• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

Continental worse at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross

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P ZERO PZ4

R13 - R23

4.55/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Pirelli better at:

• Wet handling
• Exterior noise

Pirelli worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Dry braking

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

R17 - R23

4.55/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Goodyear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet handling
• Comfort

Goodyear worse at:

• Wet braking

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Turanza T005

R14 - R23

4.4/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet handling

Bridgestone worse at:

• Comfort
• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering

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Potenza Sport

R17 - R22

4.35/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet handling

Bridgestone worse at:

• Comfort
• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Ecsta PS71

R16 - R22

4.15/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Kumho better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

Kumho worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering

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Ventus S1 evo3 K127

R17 - R22

4/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Hankook better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet handling

Hankook worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort
• Dry handling

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Firehawk Sport

R18 - R20

3.8/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Firestone better at:

• Exterior noise

Firestone worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet braking
• Dry handling

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Ventus Prime 4

R13 - R23

3.6/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Hankook better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet handling

Hankook worse at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet circle cornering

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Advan Sport V107

R18 - R23

2.95/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Yokohama worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Dry braking

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Ecsta PS91

R18 - R21

0.8/5

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Kumho worse at:

• Dry handling
• Wet braking
• Dry braking

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P ZERO

R17 - R22

Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S:

Pirelli better at:

• Wet handling
• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

Pirelli worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was featured:

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AUTOBILD Summer tyre test 2025 295/30 R20
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 7

2/7 — Became the testers’ favorite for its precisely tuned steering and balanced handling, setting the fastest time in dry handling and also topping rolling resistance, with notably short braking distances. The only clear weakness was in longitudinal aquaplaning. No disciplines where it finished last.

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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TYRE REVIEWS Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 7

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #3 of 11

Securing a commendable 3rd place out of 11 contenders, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S delivered an outstanding performance, earning a final rating of "Very good". This tire showcased remarkable capabilities, particularly in areas vital for safety and control. Its strengths were highlighted by exceptional wet braking and brilliant aquaplaning safety, alongside its prowess on dry surfaces with solid braking, excellent precision, and minimal sensitivity to load changes. Notably, it excelled best in disciplines such as aquaplaning across and along the direction of travel, and dry braking, underlining its balanced performance across diverse conditions. However, it wasn't without its shortcomings; the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S faced criticism for a somewhat unclear balance in wet handling and was noted for elevated rolling resistance and noise levels. Despite these minor drawbacks, its overall capabilities solidified its position as a top choice in the category.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 255/35 R19
highly recommended

Source: www.tyrereviews.com

Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 265/35 R20
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 9

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	2+	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 11

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Source: www.tyrereviews.com

Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 255/35 R19
very good
Ranked #1 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,1	5,7	5,7	6,3
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	9,1	8,8	9,5	8
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 9

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	2+	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2018 245/30 R20
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 8

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1-	2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	1-	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2018 245/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 6

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S	2	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

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Exemplary	Very good	Highly recommended	Highly recommended
5x	2x	2x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R18	R19	R20
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Ratings x Width

225/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx	255/xx Rxx	265/xx Rxx	295/xx Rxx
100% (3x)	100% (3x)	100% (2x)	100% (1x)	100% (1x)

FAQ

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.