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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 8 Tested 2017 to 2026 9 publications

Tested 31 times by independent publications, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has taken 13 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 75% of the field across 28 tests; its weakest is Subj. Wet Handling, at 44% across 10 tests.

  • 31Independent tests
  • 13Test wins
  • 24Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 78%Field beaten on average
  • 9Publications
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

31 tests, 2017 to 2026

0%50%100%2017201820192020202120222023202420252026Average 78%2017 Car and Driver UHP Tire Test (2017): P1 of 5, Beat 100% of the field2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018): P1 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2018 EVO UUHP Tire Test (2018): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test (2019): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2019): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020): P1 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test (2020): P1 of 10, Beat 78% of the fieldOE vs Aftermarket - Is the tire your vehicle came with always the best tire? (2020): P1 of 3, Beat 100% of the field2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test (2020): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test (2021): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test (2021): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2021): P1 of 15, Beat 100% of the field2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2021): P1 of 14, Beat 85% of the fieldMichelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R (2021): P5 of 5, Beat 0% of the field2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test (2022): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test (2023): P3 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2024 Sports Car Tire Test (2024): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2024 EVO Summer Tire Test (2024): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test (2025): P2 of 4, Beat 67% of the field2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (2025): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the fieldBest Performance Tires For 2025 (2025): P2 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test (2025): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test (2025): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2025 AutoView Sports Tire Test (2025): P1 of 5, Beat 100% of the field2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field2026 ACE Summer Tire Test (2026): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test (2026): P5 of 8, Beat 29% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

Michelin Range Test - CrossClimate 3, 3 Sport, Primacy 5, Pilot Sport 5 and Cup 2 Not rankedSummer

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is Michelin's max performance summer tire and it behaves like one. It is the strongest all round wet performer in this range and gives up surprisingly little to the track tires in a straight line stop, while remaining an easy, communicative tire to drive fast. If you want the widest usable performance envelope on a road car that also sees dry track work, this is where the range peaks.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning

Record by discipline

Where the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 28 P2.5 of 8 75% 7
Dry Handling 29 P2.9 of 7.9 71% 7
Dry Circle 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Subj. Dry Handling 12 P2.8 of 7.5 74% 3
Subj. Road Score 2 P3 of 9.5 78% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 28 P2.9 of 8 74% 9
Wet Handling 27 P4.2 of 8.1 56% 3
Subj. Wet Handling Weak 10 P4.9 of 8 44% -
Wet Circle 8 P3.8 of 8.5 66% 2
Straight Aqua 24 P4 of 8.4 55% 3
Curved Aquaplaning 11 P4.6 of 8.8 51% 2
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P3 of 3 0% -
Snow Traction 1 P3 of 3 0% -
Snow Handling 1 P3 of 3 0% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 10 P2.5 of 7.4 80% 4
Subj. Noise 1 P2 of 7 83% -
Noise 21 P5 of 8.4 47% 1
Tire Weight 2 P2.5 of 9 80% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 24 P3.6 of 8.4 66% 3

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 13 shared: 11 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Eagle F1 SuperSport 13 11 2 - 85%
Continental Sport Contact 6 12 shared: 7 ahead, 3 behind 12 7 3 2 70%
Continental SportContact 7 12 shared: 2 ahead, 9 behind Compare with SportContact 7 12 2 9 1 18%
Falken Azenis FK510 10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind 10 10 0 - 100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Potenza Sport 10 8 2 - 80%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 9 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind Compare with P Zero PZ4 9 8 1 - 89%
Toyo Proxes Sport 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Ultrac Pro 6 4 2 - 67%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 5 shared: 1 ahead, 1 behind 5 1 1 3 50%
Falken Azenis FK520 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Azenis FK520 4 4 0 - 100%
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Nokian PowerProof 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 4 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 4 3 0 1 100%
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind Compare with P Zero PZ5 4 2 2 - 50%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4 0 3 1 0%
Falken Azenis RS820 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Azenis RS820 3 3 0 - 100%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Predecessor 12 4 3rd 75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S This tire 31 13 2nd 78%
Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 32 tests. Updated September 29, 2026.

Across 32 independent tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S shows an unusually consistent “near-the-top” profile (average overall position 2.1) built around elite dry performance and a confidence-inspiring, refined road demeanour. It is frequently right on the pace for outright circuit-style metrics (e.g. 1st of 7 in dry handling, 2024 Auto Bild Sports Cars; 1st of 9 in dry handling, 2021 Auto Bild UUHP; 1st of 7 in dry handling, 2025 Auto Bild Sports Cars UUHP) while also scoring strongly in subjective steering/road use (e.g. 1st of 9 for road score, 2026 evo test; “perfectly tuned steering feel”, 2025 Auto Bild Sports Cars UUHP). Awards back this up, including three “Highly recommended” results (notably 2022 Tire Reviews UUHP and 2021 Tire Reviews UHP, plus Auto Bild's Highly Recommended verdict in 2021).

The main pattern of exceptions is that wet performance is more variable than its dry pace: it can be class-leading in some wet braking/handling scenarios (e.g. 1st of 7 in wet braking, 2024 evo; 1st of 15 in wet braking, 2021 Auto Bild 19-inch; “most complete wet weather tire” within Michelin's own 2026 range test), but it also posts below-average wet braking/handling results in a number of more recent premium-field comparisons (e.g. 7th of 8 in wet braking, +11.6% from best, 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars; 8th of 10 in wet braking, +10.9%, 2025 Tire Rack). Testers also repeatedly flag cost and, depending on fitment, some limitations at/over the limit (understeer or a narrow wet window) plus occasional noise and efficiency penalties versus less aggressive categories.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Value for money Strong in 1 of 30 tests
    Details
    • “By far the most expensive tire tested... price-to-performance ratio doesn't add up”, 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer Tire Test (5th of 8 overall)
    • “Most expensive tires on test”, 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (1st of 10 overall)
    • “High Price” / “Very expensive” called out despite strong results, 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch & 2021 Auto Bild UUHP tests
  • Aquaplaning resistance Moderate in 4 of 30 tests
    Details
    • Curved aquaplaning 4th of 4 (+22.3% from best), 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test
    • Curved aquaplaning 7th of 7 (+5.1% from best), 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test
    • Marked front-to-rear aquaplaning imbalance noted despite 1st in straight aquaplaning, 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer Tire Test
  • Wet braking Moderate in 4 of 30 tests
    Details
    • Wet braking 7th of 8 (+11.6% from best), 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer Tire Test
    • Wet braking 8th of 10 (+10.9% from best), 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test
    • Wet braking 4th of 5 (+12.5% from best), 2025 AutoView Sports Tire Test
  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 3 of 30 tests
    Details
    • Joint-lowest economy score (20/30) in the group, 2026 ACE Summer Tire Test (1st of 10 overall)
    • Rolling resistance 9th of 11 (+35.2% from best), 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test
    • Rolling resistance 13th of 14 (+37.2% from best), 2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test
  • Behavior at the limit Moderate in 3 of 30 tests
    Details
    • “Narrow performance window on wet surfaces... before grip suddenly broke away”, 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test
    • “Understeer at the limit”, 2025 Best Performance Tires For 2025 test
    • “Edginess at the limit, especially in the wet”, 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test
  • Snow handling Minor in 1 of 30 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 30 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (30 tests) and 154 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 14 of 30 tests 73 praise, 7 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 10 of 30 tests 66 praise, 3 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 17 of 30 tests 40 praise, 3 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 11 of 30 tests 48 praise, 10 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 5 of 30 tests 38 praise, 14 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 14 of 30 tests 14 praise, 1 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Sidewall stiffness strength in 1 of 30 tests 3 praise, 14 criticise of 154 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 31

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 4 tests
Not ranked Summer

Michelin Range Test - CrossClimate 3, 3 Sport, Primacy 5, Pilot Sport 5 and Cup 2

Tire Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is Michelin's max performance summer tire and it behaves like one. It is the strongest all round wet performer in this range and gives up surprisingly little to the track tires in a straight line stop, while remaining an easy, communicative tire to drive fast. If you want the widest usable performance envelope on a road car that also sees dry track work, this is where the range peaks.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning

P5 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 255/35 R19 gut (Good)

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is strong on dry roads, posting the second-fastest dry handling lap with good turn-in and controllability at the limit. It also leads the aquaplaning test on the front axle at 56.0 mph, but the rear floats much earlier at 51.8 mph - the largest front-to-rear imbalance in the test. Wet handling and wet braking are below average for this field. At roughly 1020 euros per set it is by far the most expensive tire tested, and the price-to-performance ratio doesn't add up.

StrongDry HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingWet Circle WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2026 ACE Summer Tire Test

ACE 225/40 R18

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S claimed the overall test victory with 141 out of 170 points and a "very recommended" rating. It scored 68 out of 80 in wet safety - joint second-best alongside Linglong - and 53 out of 60 in dry safety, placing it among the top tier on both surfaces. It was one of four tires sharing the best dry handling marks, praised for good cornering stability, precise steering, and a safe, controllable character. On the wet handling course it was named among the top three, credited with good traction out of corners. Its only relative weakness was economy at 20 out of 30, the joint lowest alongside Kumho. This well-rounded consistency across both wet and dry disciplines, with no category below the mid-pack, is what ultimately secured it the top position in a very tight field.

P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

2025 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dropped from second in the previous test of this size to fifth here, though it finished just a fraction off fourth place. Around the wet lap it was well balanced with useful, exploitable rotation, and felt strong on the brakes. However, on turn-in it needed a moment to key into the surface before you could pour on the power and settle the car onto its rear for the exit. In the dry it was a similar story – a bit noisy, droning under load, but capable with good feel and decent precision. It didn't put a wheel wrong; it just lacked the brightness and sharp focus of the very best. Where the Michelin truly excelled was on the road route, where superb steering connection, feel and linearity helped it achieve the top ranking, along with low road noise and good rolling comfort. An accomplished all-rounder.

StrongSubj. Road ScoreStraight AquaRolling Resistance WeakDry Handling WinnerBridgestone Potenza Sport

2025 6 tests
P1 of 5 Beat 100% of the field

2025 AutoView Sports Tire Test

AutoView 275/35R19

The Pilot Sport 4 S finished first in the test with 97.5 points. Strongest on lap time, ride comfort and subjective dry handling, with the longer wet stop and third-place dry braking holding it back.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakWet Braking

P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Rack 275/35 R19

Still a strong, accurate-handling tire with solid dry pace and dependable grip, but no longer the clear class leader. It suffers from elevated noise levels and edginess at the limit, especially in the wet, where it trails the latest competition in both braking and lap times.

StrongDry Circle WinnerKumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

P2 of 7 Beat 83% of the field

2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 295/30 R20

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S was described as the "winner of hearts" due to its perfectly balanced steering and handling characteristics. With its perfectly tuned steering feel and handling behavior, the Michelin excels on dry surfaces, achieving the best time in dry handling tests and impressive short braking distances. Testers specifically highlighted its well-balanced behavior that made it a standout performer. On wet roads, it maintained harmonious dynamic qualities, though it showed some weakness in longitudinal aquaplaning conditions. Overall, the Pilot Sport 4S impressed with its exceptional precision and balanced performance.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Circle WeakStraight Aqua WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P2 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

Best Performance Tires For 2025

Tire Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is another really well rounded tire, super safe and dynamic, especially sub limit where the steering is really nice. At the limit it still isn't quite the sportiest of the bunch, but if you're not going on track a lot, it's a really difficult tire to not recommend.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. ComfortRolling Resistance WeakWet HandlingNoise WinnerPirelli P Zero PZ5

P4 of 8 Beat 57% of the field

2025 Sports Cars Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/35 R19

This tire demonstrated sporty, dynamic handling with stable lateral grip on both wet and dry surfaces. It offers direct steering response and good feedback to the driver. The Pilot Sport 4S needed about two meters more stopping distance than the Continental in wet braking tests and showed some limitations in the curved aquaplaning test.

StrongDry HandlingRolling Resistance WeakStraight AquaNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P2 of 4 Beat 67% of the field

2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 285/30 R20

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is a very good performer that excelled on dry surfaces with high cornering grip. The Michelin delivered slightly quicker lap times on the track than the Continental, but with a narrower performance window on wet surfaces. While it offered high lateral grip on wet roads, it had a relatively narrow performance window before grip suddenly broke away. The tire showed a tendency toward gentle understeer, making it predictable and safe even for less experienced drivers. One of the more expensive options in the test.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingNoise WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningRolling Resistance WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2024 2 tests
P2 of 7 Beat 83% of the field

2024 EVO Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S demonstrated significant improvements over its previous version, particularly in straight-line aquaplaning where it had traditionally struggled. The standout performance came in wet braking, where it jumped from third to first place. The tire felt secure and precise in wet conditions, ranking fourth in both subjective scores and lap times. It was especially impressive in high-speed wet driving, offering a fluid feel through transitions with bright and connected steering feedback. While not outstanding in all wet tests, it made up for this with strong dry performance and good refinement. The combination of strong wet performance, excellent dry handling, and the lowest rolling resistance in the test secured its second-place finish.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSubj. NoiseRolling Resistance WeakStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P2 of 7 Beat 83% of the field

2024 Sports Car Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 295/30 R20

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance WeakStraight Aqua WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2023 1 test
P3 of 11 Beat 80% of the field

2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 225/40 R18

Top aquaplaning protection and strong in the dry for the Pilot Sport 4S, but slight deficits when wet.

StrongStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WeakNoise WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2022 1 test
P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 255/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S continues to be a tire that does everything well, excelling in every test and having a range of abilities no tire can rival. The negative of the PS4S is the same as always, it has slightly slower steering and worse feedback than the best on test, but this does bring levels of refinement the sportier tires can't match.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingRolling Resistance WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2021 6 tests
P5 of 5 Beat 0% of the field

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R

Tire Reviews 305/30 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews

Considering the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is the most road focused tire in this track test, it was very impressive. There is the usual 4S delay to the steering, especially compared to the SuperCar 3, and the steering is light and non communicative. However this would be the best tire in the wet, and offers road levels of comfort. Impressive all round ability.

WeakDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R

P1 of 14 Beat 85% of the field

2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is an extremely rounded UUHP tire, offering the most complete blend of qualities. The trade off for all these qualities seems to be in dry handling, where it doesn't feel the most sporty of tires.

StrongDry BrakingStraight Aqua WeakRolling Resistance

P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test

Sport Auto 275/35 R19

The Pilot Sport 4S delivers precise, reliable steering and top grip in the dry and wet.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet Circle WeakWet Handling

2020 4 tests
P1 of 7 Beat 100% of the field

2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

The Pilot Sport 4 S was good in the wet and outstanding in the dry, setting the fastest dry lap time and topping our subjective ratings on track and on the road route, where it impressed with superb steering feel and feedback and ride comfort. A great tire that will improve the feel of your performance car.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet CircleSubj. Comfort WeakSubj. Wet Handling

P1 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/35 R19

Ultimate sportiness on dry roads, amazing safety in the wet.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingTire Weight

2019 2 tests
P2 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 265/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Pilot Sport 4S continues to offer a near unrivaled mix of performance, comfort and low rolling resistance. Highly Recommended.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingStraight AquaSubj. Comfort WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

P2 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/30 R20

Recommended.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Comfort WinnerContinental Sport Contact 6

2018 4 tests
P1 of 6 Beat 100% of the field

2018 EVO UUHP Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet Braking WeakStraight Aqua

P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 265/35 R19

StrongDry HandlingWet BrakingRolling Resistance WeakStraight AquaNoise WinnerContinental Sport Contact 6

2017 1 test
P1 of 5 Beat 100% of the field

2017 Car and Driver UHP Tire Test

Car and Driver 245/40 R18

The Pilot Sport 4 S bundled the test’s highest lateral grip and shortest stopping distance into the only sub-30-second lap time. That betters the next-fastest tire, Pirelli’s P Zero, by 0.5 second. In driving, speed usually grows as confidence grows, and this Michelin exemplifies that idea. The Pilot Sport 4 S assures the driver with its tenacious grip, stellar lateral stiffness, and progressive at-the-limit behavior. It is easy and rewarding to drive aggressively, and it allows the driver to return to full throttle earlier than any other tire in this test. Out in the real world, the Michelin demonstrated a subtle tendency to follow grooves in the road. Otherwise, the Pilot Sport 4 S is as docile in traffic as it is around a racetrack, never hammering down imperfections nor singing on the smooth stuff. As with the Pilot Super Sport, Michelin is likely to be faced with so many automakers eager to fit the 4 S to their sports cars that it will turn customers away. Fortunately, you don’t need Michelin’s approval to fit your car with Pilot Sport 4 S tires.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling WeakNoise

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