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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 3 Tested 2020 to 2026 3 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 98% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 62% across 5 tests.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 74%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

6 tests, 2020 to 2026

0%50%100%2020202220252026Average 74%2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test (): P4 of 9, Beat 63% of the field2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test (2020): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2022/23 UHP All Season Tire Test (2022): P1 of 4, Beat 100% of the field2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test (2025): P2 of 5, Beat 75% of the fieldTire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test (2026): P3 of 4, Beat 33% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 74%
The latest test

Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test P3 of 4

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

Record by discipline

Where the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 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 5 P1.2 of 5.8 98% 4
Dry Handling Weak 5 P2.8 of 5.8 62% -
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P2.7 of 6.7 64% -
Dry Circle 1 P1 of 4 100% 1
Subj. Road Score 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Dry Lane Change 1 P1 of 5 100% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P1.4 of 5.8 91% 3
Wet Handling 4 P3 of 6 67% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P3.3 of 6.7 60% -
Wet Circle 1 P2 of 4 67% -
Snow
Snow Braking 4 P1.5 of 5.8 79% 2
Snow Traction 3 P1.7 of 4.7 72% 1
Snow Handling 4 P2 of 5.8 73% 1
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P1 of 4 100% 1
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 5 P3.2 of 5.8 62% 2
Subj. Noise 4 P4.3 of 6.3 38% -
Noise 1 P5 of 5 0% -
Tire Weight 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P1 of 4 100% 1

Head-to-head record

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

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind Compare with ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 4 2 2 - 50%

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 Sport AS 3+ Predecessor 0 - - -
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 This tire 6 2 2nd 74%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated July 14, 2026.

Across six UHP all-season tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 shows a clear, repeatable pattern: it is consistently elite in stopping power (especially dry and wet braking) and is usually near the top for objective dry/wet pace. It also delivers strong snow performance for the category, including multiple class-leading snow results, which helps it score well overall (average overall position 2, including a test-winner award).

Its drawbacks are also consistent: refinement scores (noise/road feel/comfort) frequently lag the best alternatives, and its winter capability is not uniformly strong-ice braking in particular can be a notable weakness versus the field. So it reads as a performance-first all-season that prioritizes grip and braking over ride/quietness, with good snow traction but less confidence on ice.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Noise, Road Feel & Ride Comfort (refinement) Strong
    Details
    • 2026 Tire Rack: subjective road score 4th/4 (+11.8%) and subjective noise 4th/4 (+20%); noted as 'the noisiest of the group' and 'rated lowest for road feel'
    • 2024 Tire Rack: subjective comfort 7th/9 (+9.7%) and subjective noise 7th/9 (+15.2%)
    • 2025 AutoView: measured noise 5th/5 at 63.7 dB (despite 2nd/5 subjective noise)
  • Ice Traction / Ice Braking Moderate
    Details
    • 2024 Tire Rack: ice braking 7th/9, +8% from best (clear winter weakness compared to its snow results)
  • Limit Grip / Lateral Dry Grip Indicators Minor
    Details
    • 2026 Tire Rack: dry circle 4th/4 at 0.9 g (+3.4% from best), contrasting with its strong braking
    • 2024 Tire Rack: dry handling only 5th/9 (+1.1% from best), indicating it is not consistently the most agile option in the class
  • Road noise Strong in 4 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Ride comfort Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (6 tests) and 33 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise weakness in 4 of 6 tests 4 praise, 9 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 3 of 6 tests 15 praise, 0 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 3 of 6 tests 13 praise, 1 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 4 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 6

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

2026 1 test
P3 of 4 Beat 33% of the field

Tire Rack Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test

Tire Rack 235/40R19

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.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingDry CircleWet BrakingWet Handling WeakSubj. Road ScoreSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 All Season

2025 1 test
P2 of 5 Beat 75% of the field

2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire Test

AutoView 245/40R19

The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 finished second with 102.5 points. Braking is the standout — both dry and wet stopping distances are the best in the group — but measured noise and coasting performance held it back from the overall win. The pick for drivers who prioritize emergency-stop safety.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingDry Lane ChangeSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise WeakNoise WinnerPirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

2022 1 test
P1 of 4 Beat 100% of the field

2022/23 UHP All Season Tire Test

Tire Reviews 245/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. ComfortRolling Resistance WeakDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling

2021 1 test
Not ranked

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow

Tire Reviews 245/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 might not have matched the extreme winter X-Ice Snow, but it was leagues ahead of the summer tire in the snow and a really impressive tire considering its abilities in the dry and wet across the summer. The braking was the star quality, and while it significantly slower than the full winter tire, it still gave you confidence to drive safely on snow covered roads.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Handling

2020 1 test
P1 of 7 Beat 100% of the field

2020 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test

Tire Reviews 245/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Winner

The new Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 earns a win in its first test, proving to have a balanced performance in almost all tests, and an impressive ability to top the vehicle quickly and safely in all conditions.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Handling

1 test
P4 of 9 Beat 63% of the field

2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test

Tire Rack 225/45 R18

The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 exhibited some minor harshness and jiggle on the road, with moderate levels of multi-tonal noise feedback. The steering was fast, responsive, and particularly eager off-center, feeling sporty but a little light on feedback. On the wet track, the reactive steering provided good control, and the tire had more than enough grip to handle the conditions, recovering quickly from mistakes and proving to be a rock-solid performer. That feeling persisted on the dry track, where it was consistent and balanced, though it could be a little sensitive to mid-turn loading. In the snow, the steering was effective only in the initial degrees of travel, becoming less so further into a turn, which revealed a lack of lateral traction. While its longitudinal traction was strong, actually driving it in the snow was a less comforting experience, leading to slow and considered laps.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingSnow Braking WinnerPirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

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