92%
- MINI Cooper
- 215/40 R18
- 2,000 miles
The car came from factory with Cinturato P7 C2…low wear, low consumption…low fun.
The character of the car has changed with the pilot 4s, and now honours the go-kart slogan
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 154 reviews
Owners broadly agree the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S delivers standout dry and wet grip, with over half mentioning strong dry traction and nearly half praising its wet confidence. Comfort is also a common plus for a max-performance tire, though noise is more mixed, with a noticeable minority finding it loud. Longevity gets a more divided reception: many report solid tread life, but around one in eight complain about faster wear or uneven wear, and a smaller group say performance drops off as it wears. A further recurring criticism is a soft sidewall feel, with around one in ten owners reporting less support or precision than expected.
What owners mention most counted across 154 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 179 ratings
- Owner score 85%
- Dry Grip 92%
- Wet Grip 87%
- Handling 86%
- Road Feedback 84%
- Comfort 84%
- Wear 80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews - Page 2
Score spread across 145 written reviews
89%
- BMW
- 225/40 R19
- 6,000 miles
Overall a very impressive tire. I have used it on a BMW M440i XDrive, and they have been really impressive. Almost zero wear in the time that I have had them on, even on track is such a heavy car they still last. Not much slower than Yokohama AD09 on the same track.
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97%
- Audi a5 3.0 tdi quattro sport
- 255/35 R19
- 50,000 miles
The best tires I've ever put on my vehicles. They perform wonderfully with the quattro of my A5, on the country roads of the surrounding hills. The price is significant but the longevity is quite incredible. I will buy the same ones or even more performance-oriented ones from Michelin again.
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94%
- Skoda
- 225/45 R17
- 80,000 miles
The best UUHP I've ever had the pleasure of.
60%
- Porsche 718 Spyder
- 245/35 R20
- 15,000 miles
From day one, cold tire has been a clear disappointment, with slipping and lack of breaking power and some oversteer, when heating up it has improved. would rate it ok for motorway and cruising, but not for Trackday (unless taking it slow) as it is a bit unforeseeable when coming to cornering on trackday.
it is though very comfortable for cruising, when it is getting a 2–3-year-old the slipping is getting uncomfortable.
it is though very comfortable for cruising, when it is getting a 2–3-year-old the slipping is getting uncomfortable.
70%
- Porsche
- 275/35 R18
- 7,000 miles
It's the wrong tire for my car. I suspect the previous owner couldn't decide between 265 or 285, or else this was the only one available.
It's performance is incredible(...ly unexciting in the same way a base model E39 BMW does everything so well it becomes a bit sterile.)
Is it because the tires are on the back of a very capable sports car? Is it because they're paired with the front end doing good work too?
What I do know is, the front axle still looks brand new. The backs have 1mm left. After 7000 miles.
I'm probably going to get different tires all around when the fronts wear down. The combination of sterility for road feel and fast wear is a bit annoying. Maybe the tire has such a huge delta I'm not testing it, more likely well in it's comfort zone.
Can it handle though! Wet or dry it's rarely different, superbly capable, even at >150mph.
Comfort is a bit raw, but its got a low profile. It's the only aspect I do not like, everything other aspect is ok to excellent.
One thing to add, even at very low tread depth, it remains superbly capable, there's no drop in performance or handling.
Noise is fine too. I'd rather listen to tires, engines, induction, than the radio anyway.
It's performance is incredible(...ly unexciting in the same way a base model E39 BMW does everything so well it becomes a bit sterile.)
Is it because the tires are on the back of a very capable sports car? Is it because they're paired with the front end doing good work too?
What I do know is, the front axle still looks brand new. The backs have 1mm left. After 7000 miles.
I'm probably going to get different tires all around when the fronts wear down. The combination of sterility for road feel and fast wear is a bit annoying. Maybe the tire has such a huge delta I'm not testing it, more likely well in it's comfort zone.
Can it handle though! Wet or dry it's rarely different, superbly capable, even at >150mph.
Comfort is a bit raw, but its got a low profile. It's the only aspect I do not like, everything other aspect is ok to excellent.
One thing to add, even at very low tread depth, it remains superbly capable, there's no drop in performance or handling.
Noise is fine too. I'd rather listen to tires, engines, induction, than the radio anyway.
79%
- Alfa Romeo
- 285/35 R19
- 4,000 miles
the feedback feels vague, and you never quite know where the limit is. I found the same thing on a Cupra 290. Wear life does seem much longer than Continental SportContact 5s(Cupra) and Pirelli Zero Corsa(Gulia), though
Overall, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is a much better tire and generally feels safe at speed.
I’m looking forward to Pirelli making suitable sizes for the P Zero R and PZ5.
Overall, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is a much better tire and generally feels safe at speed.
I’m looking forward to Pirelli making suitable sizes for the P Zero R and PZ5.
100%
- Audi
- 275/30 R20
- 20,000 miles
Best Tires I have ever driven on.
The car was delivered with Bridgestone Potenza S001, I initially thought it couldn't get any better.
When the tires wore out all reviews pointed towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
For me the most noticeable difference was breaking in the wet. The 4Ss started breaking with no delay as if the road was dry.
Always provided loads of grip regardless of road conditions (dry, wet, hot or cold) at any speed.
Car was driven often on the German Autobahns at high speeds (exceeding 155mph), always loads of grip.
Very comfortable tires.
The car was delivered with Bridgestone Potenza S001, I initially thought it couldn't get any better.
When the tires wore out all reviews pointed towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
For me the most noticeable difference was breaking in the wet. The 4Ss started breaking with no delay as if the road was dry.
Always provided loads of grip regardless of road conditions (dry, wet, hot or cold) at any speed.
Car was driven often on the German Autobahns at high speeds (exceeding 155mph), always loads of grip.
Very comfortable tires.
81%
- BMW 330d
- 255/35 R18
- 12,000 miles
First time using 4's, normally have just the sport 4. Very impressed even in the cold and damp, once they have a bit of temperature they are really responsive. Very long life for a uhp.
76%
- Audi A6
- 255/40 R20
- 15,000 miles
I’ve previously used the Continental Procontact and the PilotSport 4 A/S and this has the best grip, handling, and feedback of them all. The PS4A/S is nearly as good just a bit smoother and quieter and the Procontact is only good for basic highway driving or grocery getting.
87%
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
- 275/35 R21
- 500 miles
Went from the OEM Pirelli PZ4 HN to the Michelin PS4S M01 XL Acoustic. Didn’t actually have foam inside like the PZ4 which the installer said they do… so could explain the only downside to the tire, slightly noisier on the freeway. Otherwise it’s better in all regards. Dry and wet grip are excellent. Where the Pirelli used to loose traction in the no traction control modes in the IONIQ 5N, the Michelin just does the most minor flinch.
I have done one Tarmac Rallysprint on them, and they were great there too. The better grip definitely resulted in better lap times.
If you can, get this for your IONIQ 5N, I’m not seeing a downside as they are also ment to last longer. Both are awesome but this one is just that bit better. And where I am, was easier to get than the OEM Pirelli.
No comment on wear as I just got them. Time will tell.
If you can, get this for your IONIQ 5N, I’m not seeing a downside as they are also ment to last longer. Both are awesome but this one is just that bit better. And where I am, was easier to get than the OEM Pirelli.
No comment on wear as I just got them. Time will tell.
68%
- 255/35 R19
- 14,000 miles
Very good overall sporty tire. Very good levels of grip dry and wet, quite comfortable, cant judge noise since my M3 is nosiy and converbile;-)
What I did not like is the slower reaction to steering inputs, the sidewall needs to load before car reacts. With PU bushings this is a week link on the car so I am looking for something with harder sidewall next, but I think for daily car they would be perfect. Wear is good, but after 5 seasons I feel significant lateral grip degradation, but that is to be expected.
What I did not like is the slower reaction to steering inputs, the sidewall needs to load before car reacts. With PU bushings this is a week link on the car so I am looking for something with harder sidewall next, but I think for daily car they would be perfect. Wear is good, but after 5 seasons I feel significant lateral grip degradation, but that is to be expected.
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