A performance-first UHP all-season that feels remarkably close to a summer tire in the dry and impressively secure in the wet, with outstanding braking. The trade-off is refinement: it can be notably noisy, and it's not the pick for frequent ice-heavy winters.
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 comes across as one of the most 'sporting' all-season tires you can buy, with a consistent theme of strong dry grip and confident, playful handling for the category. That's backed up by repeatably excellent objective results, particularly for dry and wet braking where it's often right at the top, and it tends to deliver strong wet grip and wet handling that doesn't feel like a major step down from its dry performance. Steering feel is more divisive: some find turn-in notably improved, while others still miss the crispness of a true summer UHP tire.
Winter ability is better than many expect from a UHP all-season, with good snow traction in both real use and comparative testing, and it can cope with light snow and slush duties when you're caught out. However, it's not a substitute for a proper winter tire when conditions get harsh: ice grip is the recurring weak point and can lag the best in class. The other persistent compromise is refinement-road noise is the most common complaint and also a frequent test weakness, and while ride comfort is generally acceptable for the segment, it doesn't consistently match the quietest, plushest alternatives. Overall it suits drivers who prioritize year-round performance and braking confidence over low noise, especially in mild-to-moderate winters rather than regular icy roads.
The quick answer
Owners say77%from 36 owner reviews75% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the outright performance pick: the data clearly favors it, but its road manners and subjective feel held it to mid-table overall on this car. The right tire for a driver chasing maximum measured grip and lap pace who can live with extra cabin noise and a less engaging feel at the limit.
Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Dry Circle, Wet Braking, Wet Handling ·Weak: Subj. Road Score, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise ·Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season
Every independent test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, newest first
How good is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 stops 6.3% shorter than premium rivals, 7.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 96/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 36 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 stops 3.7% shorter than premium rivals, 5.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 89/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the dry from 36 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 stops 17.3% shorter than premium rivals, 18% shorter than mid-range rivals and 15.9% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 25.6% better than premium rivals, 16.4% better than mid-range rivals and 16.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 68/100, and owners rate it 6.6/10 in the snow from 36 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's rolling resistance is 6.9% lower than premium rivals.
How many miles does the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is expected to last around 27,750 miles (44,659 km).
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What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 have?
In the US, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 440 to 540, depending on size, with traction AA-A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tire graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tire, graded 100, on the government test course. Michelin backs it with a limited treadwear warranty of 30,000 to 45,000 miles, depending on size and speed rating. New tread depth is 9-10/32" (7.1-7.9 mm), depending on size.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Across 36 owner ratings the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 averages 77%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 5.9. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 76% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 34 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 7.5 out of 10 for wear across 34 reviews. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 again, based on the 36 owner reviews that answered the question. 53% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's dry grip?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 15 mention dry grip: 15 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent dry and wet grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's wet grip?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 14 mention wet grip: 13 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent dry and wet grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's dry handling?
Of the 33 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, 13 mention dry handling: 12 praise it (sharp dry handling) and 1 criticise it (vague dry handling). One owner wrote: "The handling with these tires, however, is something I can only describe as magical". Read those reviews
What does the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 replace?
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the successor to the Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ in Michelin's range.
What sizes does the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 come in?
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is available in 7 sizes, ranging from 255-315/40-55 R20-21.
Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Hi there, I would like to ask for your opinion regarding the all season tires in the dimension 205 55 16 for Skoda Octavia. Show moreHi there,
I would like to ask for your opinion regarding the all season tires in the dimension 205 55 16 for Skoda Octavia. From most tests it seems that the Michelin Crossclimate 2 is the performance leader. However, I would greatly appreciate your advice regarding the Crossclimate 2 or Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (being also available at 205 55 16). Does it make sense to consider the Pilot, or it is better suited to faster cars / aggressive driving?
Thank you in advance. Show less
April 19, 2022
That entirely depends what you want from the tire, if you enjoy driving in a sporty style, the PSAS4 will be the better choice, however if you want primarily want comfort and the highest possible performance in snow and ice, it would be the CC2.
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Hi, I have a BMW X3 M40 with 21 inch wheels and am struggling to find all season tires that will fit. Show moreHi, I have a BMW X3 M40 with 21 inch wheels and am struggling to find all season tires that will fit. I have run flats which I prefer as they saved my family a few years ago. Sizes are 275/35/R21 front and 245/40/R21 rear. Currently Bridgestones that came with it new earlier this year. My reading and investigation in your excellent website and YouTube service suggests Michelin PSAS4 would be best but the size seems to be a problem. I’d welcome your thoughts. Show less
December 1, 2021
Judging by your spelling of the word tire, you are in Europe, and unfortunately the PSAS4 is not available in the UK or most of the EU.
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 highly overall, with strongest agreement around its sporty dry and wet performance for an all-season tire. Around two in five owners specifically praise dry grip and handling, and a similar share highlight confident wet grip that stays close to its dry feel. The main drawback is noise, with around three in ten owners complaining it can be noticeably loud on certain roads or speeds. Views on steering feel, snow ability and tread life are more mixed, and several owners note it is not a substitute for a proper winter tire on ice or deep snow.
What owners mention most counted across 33 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 36 ratings
Owner score77%
Dry Grip89%
Wet Grip89%
Handling86%
Road Feedback79%
Wear75%
Comfort71%
Snow Grip66%
Ice Grip59%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 91%
“These were fitted after the OEM tire, a Michelin Primacy, and were wholly transformative for the communication, handling and limit behavior of the FR-S (also Toyota 86, Suabru BRZ) chassis. The limit was higher, and...”
“Dangerous and excessive wear. Go read other 1 star reviews and you'll see that very accelerated wear is common, especially with Pilot Sport A/S tires installed over the past 6 months. (Maybe a production problem or a...”
“my 2016 mustang gt came with Pirelli pzero nero tires. i'm the one guy on the mustang forums that likes these tires, however during the post-pandemic supply chain issues i could not find them. so i bought the Michelin...”
Excellent dry and wet grip. Snow is ok for the tire it is, but you should not depend on this tire to get you there once any measurable snow is on the ground. Road noise is ok and wear is pretty good. I don't make it to the 50k warranty, but it is nice that they discount my next set when I don't. This is my second set of AS4's. I MIGHT look at the DWS 6 next time just because of the better snow traction, but overall I am very happy with these tires.
Have been running these tires as a replacement for OEM Goodyear Eagle Sports in the UHP All Season category on a 2019 Civic. They have seem to have higher grip in the dry, considerably better grip in the wet (although my old tires may have hardened with age), and I haven't had a chance to try them in snow.
My main complaint with the PSAS4 is the road noise - cavity noise on the interstate is really bad, it sounds like an overinflated basketball in the. And yes, I have been triple checking my pressures to make sure that wasn't the culprit.
All in all I would not purchase these again on account of the noise.
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Great Ultra high performance tires for all seasons. Definitely struggles in the deep cold. Ice grip is not the best and I wouldn't trust these in deep snow. Great for BMW X3 with staggered 20inch wheels.
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Handles well.
The only negative is they are very loud. Very very loud. I drive an Audi A6 on freeways and local roads and these tires have a constant noise.
These are my "off season" (winter) choice for my supercharged e36 m3.
3 seasons it wears 235-35-18 PS 4S and in late fall I pop on these 17" AS.
The car doesn't get driven much but here is what I notice most (especially late fall and early spring).
They still feel sporty, they grip on cold pavement much better than the 4S... They have a considerably harsher ride and they art way more "crashy" and loud. On the good side they actually function if there's a bit of snow or slush and unlike the 4S they stay pliable and grind frozen pavement.
I can't comment on wear because they don't get much use. They do however keep my summer car functional for the months when it's not the daily.
This is the first set of Michelin’s I have purchased in this size and configuration.
Wet and dry traction is exceptional. Tread wear is more than adequate.
Road noise is minimal. Adjusting tire pressures by a couple pounds makes them perform better.
Overall they are a very good set of tires for my 2014 Mazda MX-5.
I have 20,000 miles on them and the performance has not dropped off significantly.
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 ZP - 255/35ZR20 97W came on my 2023 Cadillac CT5 550T. While this car is not the V Series or the Blackwing, it performs quite well. My only complaint is these tires are very noisy. It is very annoying, especially at speeds between 35-40 mph. I originally thought the AWD had a defect because of how loud it is inside so I took it back to the dealer to be checked out. I was told it was the tire. I have had friends riding with me comment about the tire noise. I am actively trying to find new tires that are quieter, but that is not a rating for tires. I will not purchase these tires as replacements or on a new vehicle again.
Great tire for the rain. Lots of dry grip but steering feel isn't as good as a true summer tire, so that's the price you pay for a more mild tire like this. Not good in the snow or ice at all. I've seen some sources rate these as having decent grip in snowy conditions but that is definitely not my experience: These aren't a substitute for winter tires. Overall a great tire for Vancouver, BC, Canada.
These were fitted after the OEM tire, a Michelin Primacy, and were wholly transformative for the communication, handling and limit behavior of the FR-S (also Toyota 86, Suabru BRZ) chassis. The limit was higher, and the breakaway was transparent, smooth and controllable. In the dry, they were a massive improvement, but in the wet, even more so over OEM. The wet grip felt like 80% of the dry grip, meaning I had total confidence in anything but a giant, hydroplane-inducing puddle. Even if there was one side of the car in an unavoidable puddle at speed, I wasn't worried because the other side of the car had sufficient grip.
I did not use them in the snow or ice.
I am not a driver concerned about wear or tire life - I value handling feel and grip over comfort and life. I had no issues with either the comfort of the wear rate of the tires. After a particularly spirited drive, the shoulders would show signs of wear, but that would clean up after a week or so of sedate commuting.
The only complaint was that there was a minor delay (or lack of instant response) around center at highway speeds. But these are All Seasons, and the wet weather performance more than made up for that minor gripe. I recommend these to anyone who drives spiritedly, especially in locations that get lots of rain - like the Pacific Northwest and similar areas.
This is a follow-up review to the previous latest review of these tires on the Audi A6 quattro with 22-23k miles to add on things I failed to mention. I have recently switched to the CrossClimate2 due to end of life of the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 with about 23k spirited miles.
-Dry Grip: I understeered more than I oversteered, in fact I never recall ever oversteering when quickly accelerating and turning or cornering at high speeds I would give a 9/10. Never had issues with braking, always stopped quickly when needed would give it an 8.5/10.
-Wet Grip: With fully wet roads pouring down rain, I always felt in control. Going around corners at high speeds 60+ mph, I felt the car lean into the corner and understeered through it no issues, 9/10. Wet and Dry performance was pretty similar for me in handling as well as braking, 9/10.
-Wear: Do not buy if you don't want to change out tires often, albeit it depends how much you drive of course. These lasted me 22k-23k miles, were very smooth, and were very loud, 3/10. Dry and wet traction did deteriorate, but not very drastic. I rotated tires every 5k miles and did alignments at 10k miles.
-Comfort: While I do not have too much of experience with different tires in comfort, these seemed alright enough. Not harsh ride, not loud.
-Snow Grip: Last snow season I had, about maybe 18k miles on the tire, it was adequate enough to get me to point a to b. I had a combination of oversteer and understeer, but primarily understeered more, the bad kind on fully covered roads with sometimes slush. When making 90 degree turns, I often understeered and kept going straight more than turning into the corner. I'm unable to turn off traction fully on my car which doesn't help sometimes, only 1 layer of TC of the 3. Sometimes it would oversteer when turning, which was actually more controllable than the understeer in more cases than not. Though, it was pretty predictable and took a little bit to regain traction at times. Going in straight lines, you will get pulled into the shoulder of the road if you're not careful. I can handle high speeds going straight in fully covered highway of light snow, about 60-70mph, your mileage will vary a lot though. Snow handling is about a 5/10 for me. Braking was fine, always practice earlier braking and give people enough space and you should be good, 6.5/10.
-Ice Grip: Finally, the only ice I was able to encounter was black ice. Braking was around a 5/10. Driving through it in a straight line on a highway around 50-60mph, it was a wavy ride, it wanted to slip out but didn't. I had confidence, however, that I would not slip out. Don't recommend it of course, I'm a crazy driver.
Dry grip was great, I could often push the limits of my car with no issues. Wet grip seemed very similar to the dry grip. Tires had a little noise but it's not bad. The wear isn't that great, I have about 22k-23k miles on the tires and they look smooth. Probably 5k-10k miles left in them. Deep snow wasn't that great, took a minute for me to get out of a situation I purposefully put myself in, probably about 5in of snow. Light snow was better, I pushed my vehicle to the limits on the highway with a fully covered road, about 67mph. It wanted to slip out but my traction control didn't let it and kept straight the whole way. If you lose control like I purposefully did on a fully covered snow road, I was able to recover fine, took about 10s to with my car pointing about 2oclock left and right. For winter, I firmly recommend a better tire, like a winter tire. For every season, an all weather tire. I wouldn't buy these again due to the snow and abysmal treadlife.
Threw these on my 2018 c43 coupe today after reading reviews all week. I instantly set out to test the performance all evening after throwing them on and I couldn't stop smiling. These are perfect ‘AS’ tires if you love to have fun on a day to day basis while still maintaining it’s practicality. I chose these over summer tires because of how unpredictable the weather could be even during the warmer months here in Ontario. I‘ll still get proper winter tires when the time comes due to the amount of snow we get as well.
Currently running a stage 1, and I can now confidently put all that power down as intended lol. So far it’s left me thinking about how good the ps4s must really be as summer tires if the AS4 tires completely changed the feel of my car. It feels like I drive a ‘track car’ as a daily due to the feel of these tires lol
