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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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Price from: £130 126 Sizes
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Premium
9.6 /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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14 Tests Price from: £130 126 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Dry steering response, Dry handling - objective
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
8.8
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Dry steering response
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Dry steering response, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Dry steering response, Dry handling
NexenBudget
N Fera Sport SU2
7.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
SunnyBudget
NA305
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry handling
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis RS820
4.4
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling

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.

Reviews

8.6
205 Reviews

Customers like

Strong grip9×
Good wet-road performance6×
Long tread life5×
Low noise4×
Comfortable ride3×

Customers don't like

Rapid tread wear2×
Limited road feedback2×
High price3×

History

Pilot Sport 4 S2018–20269.6Pilot Sport S 58.5
2018
2× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/30 R201stExemplary
Autobild265/35 R19#2Exemplary
2020
1× Tested1× Winner
Autobild265/35 R191stExemplary
2021
3× Tested1× Winner
Autobild275/35 R191stVery good
Autobild265/35 R20#3Exemplary
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#3-
2023
1× Tested
SportAuto225/40 R18#3Very good
2024
1× Tested
Autobild295/30 R20#2Exemplary
2024

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

2025
3× Tested
AUTOBILD245/35 R19#2Exemplary
TYRE REVIEWS225/40 R18#3Highly recommended
Autobild245/35 R19#4Exemplary
2026
2× Tested1× Winner
ACE225/40 R181stHighly recommended
Sportscars275/35 R19#5Good
Price vs Quality
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Tests (14)

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14 Tests 4× Winner 13× Recommended
ACE Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
ACE2026
1stHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
2.Continental SportContact 7Highly recommended
3.Bridgestone Potenza Sport EvoHighly recommended
TYRE REVIEWS Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 7 Tyres
TYRE REVIEWS2025
3rdHighly recommended
VW Golf GTI
1.Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)Test winner
2.Continental SportContact 7Highly recommended
3.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
4.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Highly recommended
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
SportAuto2023
3rdVery good
Audi S3
Autobild Summer
265/35 R20
#3 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild2021
3rdExemplary
Ford Mustang
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Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2021
3rd-
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Sizes (126)

0/0 R0

2 Variants

Ratings

Tested 14× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended13× (93%)
●Good1× (7%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 10.0xxx/xx R19 9.8xxx/xx R20 10.0225/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 9.5265/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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