Looking for a comparison of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 to tyres that are made in similar dimensions? Here you can find detailed information based on tests, reviews and manufacturer's data.
The summer tyres, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2, are popular options for motorists. This comparison, based on test results and reviews, will aim to highlight their strengths and weaknesses.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, made in Spain and Germany, replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and has been subsequently replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. This tyre is highly rated at 93% and has ranked consistently well in various tests, like Autozeitung, Autobild, EVO, and Automotorsport, often securing the top spot. Its strengths lie in dry braking, wet handling, and impressive performance in aquaplaning conditions; both longitudinal and cross. You can find more about this from Michelin.
On the other hand, we have the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. This tyre didn't replace any earlier models and to date, there has been no replacement for this ultrahigh-performance (UUHP) summer tyre. Our rating for it stands at 79%. It has consistently ranked lower than the Pilot 4 in tests conducted by Autozeitung, Autobild, EVO, and Automotorsport. Despite these rankings, the Dunlop tyre has shown strengths in areas like aquaplaning, both cross and longitudinal, and rolling resistance. More information about this can be found at Dunlop.
In summary, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is generally better rated and has secured better positions in multiple tests. Its superior performance in dry braking, wet handling, and resistance to aquaplaning enhances its edge over its Dunlop counterpart. However, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also exhibits some beneficial features, like resistance to aquaplaning and low rolling resistance.
Ultimately, the choice between these two comes down to individual driving needs and conditions.
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium3. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Premium4. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium5. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium8. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium9. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary4. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Exemplary5. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended6. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended7. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended9. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
5. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory8. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended9. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | 83 | 92 | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 80 | 78 | 83 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 89 | 85 | 93 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 78 | 69 | 87 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 88 | 89 | 87 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,3 | 33 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 1 | 1- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2- | 2+ | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 34,2 | 29,6 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 35,4 | 31,4 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 35,6 | 30,9 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 308,2 | 56 | 41 | 90,6 | 22,5 | ||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 293,1 | 46,5 | 33,5 | 100 | 21 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 296,8 | 49,5 | 36,5 | 94,5 | 22 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 297,4 | 54,5 | 39 | 87,2 | 21 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 9,4 | ||||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Still recommended | 7,6 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
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