SUV and 4x4 Summer Max Performance Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (22) 91% 89% 82% 83% 75% 71%

SUV and 4x4 Summer Max Performance Tyres Tyre Review Highlights

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 60% while driving a Honda CRV
Driving on mostly town for 20000 average miles
Got a Honda CRV with factory 19inch wheels and installed the PS 4 SUV but after 30K kms, they have become very very loud - bordering on the dreaded wheel bearing noise. Maybe its me, but every Michelin tire I've purchased before (Primacy & PS 4SUV) they have turned out to be very noisy. All the other scores are fine, it is a daily driver in city driving with occasional (1 or 2 per year) long trips (+8hr distances). Being a 105 load rating, choices are more limited down here in Aus, but I'm leaning to Bridgestone next time around.
tyre reviewed on 2024-08-20 19:41:49
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 77% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLC 250 4 Matic
Driving on mostly town for 26000 average miles
High front tyre wear on Mercedes GLC250. Mostly city/ urban used and not even 30K km .
tyre reviewed on 2024-06-29 22:51:42
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 91% while driving a Audi Q5
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
Having used the Latitude Sport before, this was an even better tyre. Very well balanced with no weaknesses. What surprised me after 2 years and over 40000km of use was how the performance and comfort remained the same throughout. Even the longevity was better than other tyres I’ve used before. Almost worn to within 1mm of the indicator.
tyre reviewed on 2024-06-19 21:15:07
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 81% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLS 500 bi turbo
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
Already my third set of tires. The first generation of 2021 had lousy mileage (had under 5mm left after 8000 km) but has improved since and I typically do 30'000km until 4.4mm of tread is left (I never go under) starting with 6.8-6.9mm for a new one. Second comment is that Michelin seems to offer less tread on their tires as compared to competition - all things equal this makes for lower mileage. Overall I never liked Michelin tires and would take off if provided with a new car however after I have them on my Noble M600 (custom made for Z rating and size) I tried them on powerful SUVs and are positively impressed to the extend I switched over from ContiSportContact 5 SUV (also a great tire reviewed separately) for most of my cars. A balanced tire equally good for dry and wet. Surprisingly very good for offroad ALTHOUGH not an offroad tire by nature/design. A summer performance tire (contrary to many of the ones I used) maintains positive characteristics when nearing to freezing temperatures and even on wet roads just above freezing. THIS IS not a tire meant to be driven anywhere close to this levels but reassuring if you get surprised late autumn. Very good aquaplanning resistance and likes dynamic driving (although I add typically between 0.2-0.4bar (depending on style) of pressure for everyday driving. Looks also very good although due to tread may be slightly overbearing on some cars (just thinking whether to mount them on my Volvo XC90 V8 as they may have just to heavy looks. On the Mercedes SUV which is an ugly block anyhow they look gorgeous. If you opt for comfort, low noise levels this is not a tire for you but these parameters are secondary or even tertiary as is price for me. Safety, balanced performance and dry/wet/aquaplaning/stability being key for me - this is where the tire excels. Michelin (as any other producer) will not acknowledge this and I did not do a scientific side-by-side test but tires vary moderately (to even more than moderately) depending on country of origin. Also when reordering do not trust only the name/model but if you want same performance going forward check the SAP (or equivalent) systems number (I have been advised so by two premium tire manufacturers and in true life the difference can be significant - both in terms of e.g. dry/wet optimization as well as OEM vs aftermarket). The ones reviewed come from Hungary.
tyre reviewed on 2024-04-09 07:17:07
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 90% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLC250D
Driving on mostly country roads for 15000 average miles
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tyre reviewed on 2023-12-10 07:48:09
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 84% while driving a Mercedes Benz 190 2.3 16
Driving on a combination of roads for 20 easy going miles
I have used Vredestein Quatrac 5, Pirelli Scorpion Verde and Michelin Pilot Sport on my Mercedes GLC350D. The tyre sizes were 255 / 45 / R20 101W.

The Michelin PS4 tyres operate at +7°C to +40°C and are excellent in the summer wet and dry but not great (useless) in the winter snow & ice. The Michelin did perform better than the Vredestein Quatrac 5 or the Pirelli Scorpion Verde. I love this tyre.

With winter approaching, and tread wearing, I am now looking for a new set of tyres and am deliberating between the Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the Cross Climate 2. The Cross Climate 2 operates between -10°C to +30°C and will offer improved winter (snow) performance. The operating temperature should be ideal for the UK climate but I would like to better understand how much summer performance (braking, handling & stopping) I will sacrifice. Will I notice any significant difference in a 3.0litre, V6 Diesel SUV? It does not go on the track and is driven in Comfort Mode.

Both Michelin tyres get good write ups, hence my problem. Try something new (CC) or stick with the product PS4 that I know performs well 95% of the time.

1. Has there been a direct comparison between the Pilot Sport 4 and the Cross Climate 2?
2. Perhaps a comparison test would help many readers?
3. Does anyone have any direct experience?

Thank you
tyre reviewed on 2023-11-08 07:54:47
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 90% while driving a Volvo V90 Cross CountryT5
Driving on mostly motorways for 22500 spirited miles
I have full confidence in its braking ablility, Im a late braker and it saved me from more than a few bumper collision. Aquaplaning is good. Wet handling - unsure, as I have not driven fast in the wet. Good grip all around, rotated twice and am on 36000km with still decent tread left. Tire’s sidewall had a chunk of rubber gorged out due to a kerb exposing the innards. Is it too soft?? Overall very good.
tyre reviewed on 2023-08-15 04:05:00
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 63% while driving a Volvo XC60 T6 POLESTAR
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 average miles
Very noisy Tyre, not sure if it has something with dimensions, but definitely will consider buying different next time... everything else is good, but noise is deal breaker...
tyre reviewed on 2023-07-14 05:08:53
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 73% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLE 250d 4Matic
Driving on mostly motorways for 20000 average miles
On my GLC since 3 summers, about 30.000 km done. It is a really good tire overall, the wear is very limited, the only aspect I don't appreciate much is the noise, and the fuel economy not better than the winter tire, a Michelin Alpin 5 SUV
tyre reviewed on 2023-06-01 02:35:31
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 91% while driving a Mazda cx5
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 spirited miles
Michelin is undoubtedly a fairly reliable option, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is the best option for those who use their car to go out on the track, it requires a lot and does not cover so many kilometers, for us mortals who use the SUV as a vehicle For transportation and even for business work, the mileage performance is quite low, 40,000 km. Exaggerating this the price is high, another quality is that it has an excellent grip due to its low treadwear, but this causes an increase in fuel consumption between 10 to 15% more, it is not so annoying but in case anyone will be interested.
tyre reviewed on 2023-02-20 23:28:16
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 100% while driving a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Although its a bit pricey (and loud as they say, I dont care it it is loud as long as it is the safest), it will be my next purchase. Great tyre.
tyre reviewed on 2022-12-03 16:11:19
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV rated 84% while driving a Acura RDX a spec
Driving on mostly motorways for 20000 spirited miles
No comments left
tyre reviewed on 2022-02-21 06:33:41
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