Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Strengths

Outstanding overall performance on both wet and dry surfaces, featuring precise steering and consistently short braking distances.

Exceptional safety in wet conditions with excellent aquaplaning resistance and strong safety reserves.

Superior ride comfort with impressive rolling smoothness and a notably quiet cabin.

Versatile performance with good off-road capability, making it well-suited for varied driving conditions.

Premium tire offering a well-balanced combination of performance, safety, and comfort.

Weaknesses

Moderate traction on sand, indicating slightly less grip on loose surfaces.

Reports of marginally longer dry braking distances compared to some competitors.

Minor dynamic weaknesses in wet handling, even with the acceptable aquaplaning protection.

A slightly increased rolling resistance that could impact fuel efficiency.

Elevated noise levels from passing vehicles, despite the low in-cabin noise.

Customer Popularity

100%

Customer Popularity

Based on 11 reviews

What customers like ...

low noise 3
good wet performance 3
comfort 2
overall quality 2
safety 1

What customers dislike ...

No dislikes available

Performance Analysis: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet circle cornering

Dry braking

Wet handling

Comfort

Exterior noise

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 105%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 105%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 100%

Falken Azenis FK520 95%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 90%

Vredestein Ultrac Satin 75%

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport 65%

Pirelli Scorpion Verde 65%

Dry road - safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 110%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 105%

Falken Azenis FK520 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 100%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 90%

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport 85%

Pirelli Scorpion Verde 75%

Vredestein Ultrac Satin 75%

Dry road - sportiness

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 110%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 105%

Falken Azenis FK520 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 100%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 85%

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport 85%

Pirelli Scorpion Verde 85%

Vredestein Ultrac Satin 80%

Aquaplaning

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 100%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 95%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 85%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 85%

Vredestein Ultrac Satin 85%

Falken Azenis FK520 80%

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport 65%

Pirelli Scorpion Verde 60%

Offroad

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 100%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 95%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 95%

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport 85%

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Make

Model

Timeline

2019

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was launched

2020

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was tested 2x (Vibilagare,...) and won the Vibilagare 225/60 R18 test.

2023

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/65 R17 test.

2024

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was tested 1x (Autobild)

2025

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was tested 1x (Autobild)

Sizes

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in 118 sizes, starting from 225/65 R17 up to 335/30 R23.

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Runflat

There are 4 runflat variants of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV available.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was featured:

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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 255/55 R18
good
Ranked #5 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Offroad
Best values in test	1-	2+	2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	2+	2	2
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 235/55 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 11

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV secured a commendable position, finishing 2nd among its competitors and earning the final rating of 'Exemplary.' This tire impressed with its exceptionally high performance level across the board, recognized for its very good safety margins in aquaplaning, and short stopping distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Testers highlighted its strengths in aquaplaning resistance, particularly in cross aquaplaning, and also praised its performance on grass traction and wet braking, where it outperformed its rivals. Despite its many strengths, a noted drawback was its moderate sand traction. Overall, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV stood out as a convincing premium tire choice.

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/65 R17
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 12

Securing the top spot among 12 tested competitors, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV achieved a remarkable victory, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary.' This tire excelled with its superior driving characteristics on both wet and dry surfaces, showcasing exemplary safety margins in aquaplaning situations and precise steering response. Its performance was further enhanced by a commendable capability on gravel and an impressive comfort level during the ride. In the assessment, it outperformed all others in several critical areas, including both cross and longitudinal aquaplaning, comfort, dry handling, gravel traction, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, solidifying its position as a well-rounded choice for SUV owners seeking reliability and performance.

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #6 of 10

Finishing sixth out of ten competitors, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV demonstrated a solid performance, earning a final rating of 'Very Good'. The tyre was particularly praised for its excellent aquaplaning protection, outstanding ride comfort, and exceptionally quiet interior noise, underscoring its strengths in areas critical for summer driving conditions. Despite these positive aspects, there were a few drawbacks noted, such as slightly longer stopping distances on dry surfaces, minor handling weaknesses in wet conditions, and a somewhat increased rolling resistance, along with elevated pass-by noise. Amongst its standout achievements, the tyre excelled in Aquaplaning - longitudinal, Comfort, and Dry lane changing disciplines, showcasing its balanced performance across these critical safety and comfort categories.

Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Vibilagare Summer tyre test 2020 225/60 R18

Ranked #1 of 7

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	91	21	10	2	2	6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	91	60	20	3	2	6
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Source: www.vibilagare.se

Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 255/55 R18
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Offroad
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	1-	2+	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (4x)		85% (1x)
Exemplary	Very good	Good
3x	1x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R17	R18	R19	R20
100% (1x)	92.5% (2x)	100% (1x)	100% (1x)

Ratings x Width

225/xx Rxx	235/xx Rxx	255/xx Rxx
100% (1x)	100% (1x)	95% (3x)

FAQ

Where is Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV made?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.