Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is a Max Performance summer tire with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre replaced the Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
2022 Tyre Reviews Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Test
In 2022 experts of the magazine Tyre Reviews have tested the tire at sizes 255/35 R19 front at 275/35 R19 rear and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires.
2021 Auto Bild Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2021. The experts have tested the tire at 265/35 R20 and compared to 8 similar Max Performance summer tires from different price categories.
2020 EVO Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Test
Test by the British publication EVO Magazine in 2020 at size 235/35 R19.There were no budget tires in the test, and the main competitors became similar premium brands.
2019 Sport Auto Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S test
In 2019 experts of the German publication Sport Auto have tested Michelin Pilot Sport 4S at size 245/30 R20 and compared with seven similar mid-range and premium summer tires.
2018 Sport Auto Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Test
Test by the German magazine Sport Auto in 2018 at sizes 245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear. The test is interesting in that in addition to similar tires, three semi-slick models also became Michelin rivals: Toyo R888, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R.
Overall Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Review
1. 2022 Tyre Reviews (255/35 R19 front & 275/35 R19) – 2nd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Great dry performance.
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- High straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Low noise.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High comfort level.
2. 2021 Auto Bild (265/35 R20) – 3rd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Short dry braking distance and the best handling speed.
- Short wet braking distance and average handling.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The lowest noise.
- Low rolling resistance.
3. 2020 EVO (235/35 R19) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- Great dry performance.
- High straight but relatively low lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Good rolling resistance.
4. 2019 Sport Auto (245/30 R20) – 2nd place and an expert score “Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Relatively poor wet performance.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Average rolling resistance and noise.
- Good comfort.
5. 2018 Sport Auto Trackday (245/35 R19 front & 265/35 R19) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- The best dry performance among “normal” tires.
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The best rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
Similar tires from the test:
- Kumho Ecsta PS71
- Toyo Proxes Sport A
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Continental SportContact 7
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
- Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
- Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
- Nokian Powerproof
- Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
