! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
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Sizes
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is made in 159 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 325/30 R21.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is ranked #94 of 819 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by AutoMotorSport 2022, Autobild 2022, and other organizations. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from France. However, this particular model is made in Spain/Germany. It is made in total of 159 sizes, 205/55 R16 being the smallest and 325/30 R21 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 19 times, first test was carried in 2017. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 replaced an older model - Michelin Pilot Sport 3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 got replaced by a newer model - Michelin Pilot Sport 5. This model received the best possible rating in 12 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has "A" wet grip rating and most (57%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 52% of them produce 71db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 6.1 mm in 235/35 R19. However, this can vary depending on the dimension (6.8 mm - 245/45 R19). It can be compared to Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, which is a tyre from GoodYear (USA) and has a rating of 94%, compared to 94% of the Michelin in question. There was a braking test that featured both GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 held by autobild in 2020. It was tested on a Seat Leon with 225/40 R18 tyres. On the wet, the Michelin stopped from 80km/h in 29,8m, whereas the competing GoodYear took longer to stop - 30,8m. The results repeat on the dry, where the Michelin stopped earlier at the 32,1m mark, compared to 33,2m of the GoodYear.
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Timeline
2017
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 4x (EVO,...) and won the EVO 225/40 R18 test.
2018
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 2x (Automotorsport,...) and won the Automotorsport 225/45 R17 test.
2019
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 3x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R17 test.
2020
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 4x (ADAC,...) and won the Autobild 245/45 R18 test.
2021
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 2x (Tyre Reviews,...) and won the Tyre Reviews 225/40 R18 test.
2022
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was tested 4x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R18 test.
2022
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 got replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Achievements
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sportauto 2022
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2020
Automotorsport 2020
Best
Dry braking
Autozeitung 2021
Adac 2020
Autobild 2020
Automotorsport 2020
Best
Wet handling
TyreReviews.com 2021
Automotorsport 2020
Autobild 2019
Autozeitung 2018
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2019
Autozeitung 2018
Best
Dry handling
Autobild 2022
Automotorsport 2020
Autozeitung 2018
Best
Comfort
Sportauto 2022
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2022
Best
Wet braking
Automotorsport 2018
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autozeitung 2018
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in tyre tests
All tyre tests where Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 2+ | 1- | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 8,3 | 8 | 8,4 | 9,1 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 6,7 | 7,0 | 6,3 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 7,2 | 8,3 | 8,3 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 87 | 83 | 92 | ||||
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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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 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 1 | 1 | 1- | ||||
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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 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 280 | 149 | 131 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 280 | 149 | 131 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 8,3 | |||
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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 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 9,5 | 9,4 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 9,5 | 9,5 | 8,0 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 2+ | 1- | |||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 9,4 | ||||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (12x) | 85% (2x) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly recommended | Test winner | Exemplary | Very good | Good |
| 3x | 1x | 6x | 2x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R17 | R18 | R19 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% (1x) | 98.5% (10x) | 95% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|
| 97.9% (7x) | 100% (1x) | 97.5% (6x) |
FAQ
Where is Michelin Pilot Sport 4 made?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.