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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nokian Line (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Nokian Line, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Nokian Line first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Line also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and Line is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nokian
Line
Number of tests
19
6
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
2.1
12.2
Latest test
2022
2018
Available sizes
185
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
100%
Safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
83%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
89%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
90%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
81%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Nokian Line
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
97%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Nokian Line
96%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
98%
Wet safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Nokian Line
88%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Nokian Line
94%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Nokian Line
82%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Nokian Line
89%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nokian Line
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Nokian Line
97%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Nokian Line
83%

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