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The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is a premium max-performance summer tyre that blends near-track-level dry grip with impressive wet braking and everyday refinement. Real-world drivers and independent tests consistently rate it among the very best for confidence, stability and stopping power, making it an easy recommendation for fast road driving and occasional track use. It's also notably comfortable for this class, though it comes at a high purchase price. The main caveats are aquaplaning resistance and some reports of road noise or slightly softer steering feel.

9.2
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
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Dry Grip
92%
Wet Grip
87%
Road Feedback
84%
Handling
86%
Wear
80%
Comfort
85%
Buy again
82%
148 Reviews
85% Average
1,654,385 miles driven
28 Tests (avg: 2nd)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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9.2 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
86.9
1.8x / 66 tests
Wet
81.9
2x / 100 tests
Value
76.6
0.38x / 32 tests
Comfort
74.8
0.29x / 30 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
91.3
50 tests
Handling
82.2
74 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 29
Publications: 8
Period: 2017 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 148
Avg Rating: 85.1%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.87
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE 2026 225/40 R18 1/10 0 metrics
2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO 2026 235/35 R19 5/9 10 metrics
2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tire Rack 2025 275/35 R19 5/10 9 metrics
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 295/30 R20 2/7 9 metrics
Best Performance Tyres For 2025 Tyre Reviews 2025 225/40 R18 2/7 11 metrics
2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 245/35 R19 4/8 9 metrics
2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test Sport Auto 2025 285/30 R20 2/4 8 metrics
2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO 2024 235/35 R19 2/7 10 metrics
2024 Sports Car Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2024 295/30 R20 2/7 8 metrics
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 3/11 10 metrics
2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2022 255/35 R19 2/10 9 metrics
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R Tyre Reviews 2021 305/30 R19 5/5 2 metrics
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow Tyre Reviews 2021 245/40 R18 3/3 3 metrics
Should You Fit OE Tyres? Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs 4S * (BMW) Tyre Reviews 2021 275/35 R19 1/2 2 metrics
2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2021 225/40 R18 1/14 9 metrics
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 235/35 R19 1/15 9 metrics
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 275/35 R19 1/8 11 metrics
2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 265/35 R20 3/9 8 metrics
2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test EVO 2020 235/35 R19 1/7 11 metrics
OE vs Aftermarket - Is the tyre your vehicle came with always the best tyre? Tyre Reviews 2020 265/35 R19 1/3 5 metrics
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test Sport Auto 2020 245/35 R19 1/10 12 metrics
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 265/35 R19 1/10 8 metrics
2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2019 265/35 R19 2/8 11 metrics
2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto 2019 245/30 R20 2/8 10 metrics
2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test EVO 2018 235/35 R19 1/6 9 metrics
2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2018 265/35 R19 3/6 8 metrics
2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test Sport Auto 2018 265/35 R19 1/9 8 metrics
2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2018 245/30 R20 1/8 7 metrics
2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test Car and Driver 2017 245/40 R18 1/5 5 metrics
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2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19 • 2026
5th/9
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dropped from second in the previous test of this size to fifth here, though it finished just a fraction off fourth place. Around the wet lap it was well balanced with useful, exploitable rotation, and felt strong on the brakes. However, on turn-in it needed a moment to key into the surface before you could pour on the power and settle the car onto its rear for the exit. In the dry it was a similar story – a bit noisy, droning under load, but capable with good feel and decent precision. It didn't put a wheel wrong; it just lacked the brightness and sharp focus of the very best. Where the Michelin truly excelled was on the road route, where superb steering connection, feel and linearity helped it achieve the top ranking, along with low road noise and good rolling comfort. An accomplished all-rounder.
2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18 • 2026
1st/10
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S claimed the overall test victory with 141 out of 170 points and a "very recommended" rating. It scored 68 out of 80 in wet safety — joint second-best alongside Linglong — and 53 out of 60 in dry safety, placing it among the top tier on both surfaces. It was one of four tyres sharing the best dry handling marks, praised for good cornering stability, precise steering, and a safe, controllable character. On the wet handling course it was named among the top three, credited with good traction out of corners. Its only relative weakness was economy at 20 out of 30, the joint lowest alongside Kumho. This well-rounded consistency across both wet and dry disciplines, with no category below the mid-pack, is what ultimately secured it the top position in a very tight field.
Best Performance Tyres For 2025
225/40 R18 • 2025
2nd/7
Well rounded tyre in the dry and wet, excellent comfort, safe handling balance, low rolling resistance.
Understeer at the limit.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is another really well rounded tyre, super safe and dynamic, especially sub limit where the steering is really nice. At the limit it still isn't quite the sportiest of the bunch, but if you're not going on track a lot, it's a really difficult tyre to not recommend.
Highly Recommended 2025 Best UHP Tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Size Fuel Wet Noise
18 inch
245/40R18 97 Y XL C B 71
245/45R18 (100Y) XL C B 71
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Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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October 6, 2016

What sizes does it come in?

A full list of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S launch sizes can be found here.
April 23, 2017

Which are the differences between Michelin pilot sport 4 and Michelin pilot sport 4S?

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is the larger, more performance orientated version of the Pilot Sport.
October 3, 2017

ust wondering where the directional indicator is on these tyres ? All I can really find is the word "outside" which seems to suggest the tyres can be run on both Left and Right sides of the vehicle.. Is this correct ? I recently had 4 tyres fitted and when I look at the tread pattern from the rear of the vehicle, the outer tread grooves slant up on one side, whilst on the other side they slant downwards.. Just checking to see if this model of Tyre is actually Asymmetrical, and when looking at the tyre pattern from the rear, they should flow in the same direction ? Overall - do Michelin make these tyres in both Left and Right variations ? or only one variation ?

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is an asymmetric tyre, and are mounted based on outside and inside. There are slight variations of tread directions when looking at left and right side tyres mounted, but these have no affect on performance.
February 22, 2018

How have people found the 4 and 4S for driving from cold? I have used Asymmetrics 2s which will need replacing soon and would miss the fact that they seem to have the full complement of grip from the first turn of the wheel ,wet or dry. (Car is a B7 RS4).

The warm up of the 4S is incredibly impressive from cold on my M3. It's mentioned in the latest youtube video here
April 23, 2018

I have a 1-year old AMG C63 which will shortly need new tyres all round. After research I would like to fit Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round but they don't come in a size for my rears. My fronts are 255/35 ZR19 and the rears are 285/30 ZR19. Do you think it would be okay to fit Pilot Sport 4S tyres to the fronts and Pilot Super Sport to the rears? Neither tyre comes in both the sizes I need. If it is not a good idea to fit these two types what would you recommend? My car currently has Continental ContiSport Contact 5P all round but these are wearing out so quickly. My annual mileage is about 6 - 7,000 miles of which a number are not done too gently. Thanks for your assistance.

I'd be more inclined to fit the PSS all round (you can get it in your front size) as I find a balanced car key to driving enjoyment. There's sadly no current plans for 285/30 R19 PS4S.
July 22, 2018

what would be the recommended camber angles for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires 235/45/17 for track day use on a rwd car? I know that exact number depends on car suspension etc, but can you please give me the reference point.

Camber angles are so vehicle and application dependant it's almost impossible to give an accurate starting point. As with any performance tyre, using camber and pressures to ensure the tyre is heated evenly is key. My starting point would likely be a little more negative camber than the OE settings and go from there.
August 27, 2018

Will the PS4S be available in 18" in the near future? I'd like to substitute the Potenza S001 on my 147 GTA by the PS4S but they aren't available and I don't want to spend the money in some PSS and that in a few months the release them. Thank you very much

There's no official date for 17 or 18 inch versions of the PS4S in Europe, but there are rumours it is coming! I wouldn't rely on seeing it before 2019.
August 31, 2018

I am driving a 2018 Mercedes E63s sedan. It came with Pirelli P zero tires. Even in comfort mode the car is extremely harsh for ride quality. I am looking to replace them with a set of tires that would give me the best ride quality over everything else. Is there a better soft riding tire for this car than the Michelin pilot sport 4s. Thank you.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is regarding as a very comfortable tyre in certain sizes so worth checking out, but the 4S is the best all round tyre available at the moment.
May 6, 2019

Will these PS4s be good for BMW 530d GT F07 for daily use, highway, city traffic? (20" size)

The PS4S is a great option for daily use.
July 2, 2019

Any news on if and when the PS4S will be available in 17" or 18"?

There's rumours a few 18" sizes will be available at some point in the future, but don't expect a lot of key sizes as they have in America. Michelin are happy with the PS4 covering this size range.
August 16, 2019

Hello, I have a Mercedes C63 with the 19” wheels, currently on MPSS which are fabulous although could be a little better for traction in the cold and wet. I don’t track the car just want solid road driving and enhanced wet weather grip. Would you recommend MPS4s or the new GoodYear supersports? Loved your recent film which leads me to believe the Goodyear are even better in the wet?

According to our test, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport should offer a little more wet traction than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. More tests will hopefully confirm this next year!
September 27, 2019

Hi Jonathan, first of all thanks for the excellent tyre review videos and this great website! First question: how big is the difference between getting a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S with the BMW star indicator in comparison to a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S without any indicator or even a wrong indicator like MO for a BMW? Would be great to see a video on this with a BMW M2!!! Second question: how do you exactly measure stopping distance? When for example in the video it gives the average stopping distance for 100-0kph at which speed did you hit the brakes? At +6kph? And why don’t you measure 100-5kph as the german stopping distance DIN recommends? And how many brakes do you do to get an average? And do you just read the braking distance from the race logic instrumentation or do you use a different calculation like the MFDD (mean fully developed deceleration) to determine stopping distance? And which Instrumentation with how much Hz do you use? Thanks a lot in advance and keep up the fantastic reviews!

That's a lot of questions, so I'll summarise. Email in if you'd like more details.
1) Sometime very little differences between * and AO etc marked tyres, sometimes a lot. You'd have to test on a case by case basis. 2) We always start braking at a higher speed, usually +5-8, and usually measure down to ~5kph due to ABS systems effecting the last few km/h. Sometimes we calculate down to zero, sometimes we just show the 100-5 distances. 3) We usually do 5-7 good braking runs to average per set. 4) Instrument depends on test location. Usually it's racelogic.
December 5, 2019

Hi I'm looking to buy Michelin ps4s for my TTRS but I've noticed the EU rating of C and E does this make a big difference to the performance of the tyre.

The difference between a C and E grade in wet braking can be very small in the real world (grade D isn't used), but where possible always buy the newest version of the tyre.
July 4, 2021

Recently replaced the pretty worn and aging Pilot Sport PS2 N2’s on my Porsche 997 Carrera S with PS4S. Sizes are 235/35/19 and 305/30/19. For whatever reason, the fronts were only available in a ‘DT1’ version. I was hesitant but went ahead with them. Having driven 200 km on them, so far I absolutely hate them. Turn in is so vague and indirect, simply changing lanes in the dry at normal speeds almost felt scary. I can’t find any good info on that DT1 version. These are my first 4S tyres. Will things improve with mileage, different pressures, is it the DT1 (only front, rear is non-DT1) or is it just I made a mistake and should get PS2’s again? Thanks for any advice!

This is a common complaint about the PS4S. I'd suggest upping the pressures slightly on the front to try and compensate. The tyres will bed in more, however it's unlikely they'll feel like the N specific PS2 sadly.
July 26, 2021

Where can I find the spec when it comes to the Run Flat characteristics of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?

Sadly I've never seen any runflat tyres tested.
November 13, 2021

I’d appreciate some tyre advice please. Wanting to change my F82 M4 competition tyres from PSS to PS4S, as I have these on my Cayman and they are excellent. Weirdly though, I can only find the 285 30 20 rears in BMW homologation, not the fronts 265 30 20. I’m persuaded by your videos that OEM is better due to the R&D, but combining OEM with non-OEM on a different axle probably defeats the point. Is it better to just put the generic PS4S on both axles or generic front and BMW rear? Thoughts appreciated, thanks.

I'm not sure the F82 ever got the 4S officially, you're finding the rear of the G82. As you've seen in the video, they're quite different tyres so I would probably choose to match all four tyres with non-oe. Or fit a set of G82 wheels and use the 19" front :)
January 30, 2022

Last week I was pricing out a set of Pilot Sport 4S for my Cayman only to learn that Michelin have just announced the Pilot Sport 5. I can hold off for a month or two and was hoping the team at tyrereviews.com could comment on the new tyre. Are you likely to get your hands on the Pilot Sport 5 anytime soon?

The Pilot Sport 5 directly replaces the Pilot Sport 4, not the 4S which is a even-more performance orientated tyre. I will hopefully get on the PS5 in March, but I expect for a Cayman the PS4S or one of the direct rivals such as the Sport Contact 7 will be the better option.
August 1, 2022

Is the PS4S in 295/30-18 an N-rated tire?

If there is an N rated version in 295/30R18 the retailer should display that marking.
July 4, 2023

Dear Jonathan! What would you choose for a heavy RWD sporty grancoupe as a rear tire for long, spirited road travels: -roads are horrible (holes everywhere) -Want to avoid wobbly-sponge rear when cornering PS4 or PS4S? I cannot decide. Noise is the same, and S is much better, but not quite sure if PS4 less rigid sidewall makes it too wobble, and unconfident when cornering hard , or it is manageable, and the win in comfort is big. Or the other way around... So how do they behave? PS4 is just a bit more comfy, and still solid, confident, or the PS4S is not much less comfy, but has a rock solid rear feeling. I would want both... but i have to choose. :D

Personally I would have the PS4S. It's less wobbly than the PS4 but still more comfortable than some of its peers.
July 21, 2023

I have a 2020 BMW 3 series 320d Msport Touring (G21). I currently have 19" run flat tyres and looking to replace them with non run flat tyres. I am looking into purchasing the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or 4s. However wanted to ask whether the star (*) rating would bare any significant difference as its not a M Performance car and whether to consider the Michelin Pilot Sport 5? Most of my driving is commuting to and from work on the motorway and inner city driving. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

The non-M versions of the tyres are certainly not as tuned as the M versions, however they are still tuned. That said, if you spend a lot of your time commuting you might appreciate the extra comfort, tread life and wet grip of the aftermarket PS5 when compared to the OE fitments.
November 1, 2023

I drive a 2023 BMW 128ti fitted with Bridgestone Potenza S 235/35x19. Car has done 5k miles. I find these tyres unbearably noisy with a harsh ride. I’m looking at replacing with either Michelin PS4 (£184) and Continental Sport 7 (£158). Prices from black circles. According to your tests the Continental is the better tyre but says the Michelin is quiet. Although the results are very close I can’t see anything which says how quiet the Continental is. Comfort and refinement is a priority but there is also some difference in cost which I am willing to pay if you feel there is a marked difference between the 2 tyres. Your comments would be appreciated.

You are asking the question on the Pilot Sport 4 S page but you say PS4, which is the Pilot Sport 4. This will be the most comfortable of the three. Of the PS4S and SC7 it will be very close with the edge probably in favour of the Michelin. If noise and comfort is a priority fitting a touring bias tyre like the Primacy 4 will yield better results.
February 6, 2024

My Michelin PS 5 front tyres only protrude 4 mm outside the alloy rim. Will a PS 4 give me more rubber to protect the rear rims from gentle kerbing? I appreciate nothing will protect the rims from a serious kerbing.

Kerb protection can actually vary based on the pattern AND tyre size (and even OE marking) so while some PS4S tyres might have good rim protection, some might have none. The Bridgestone Potenza Sport seems to nearly always have good rim protection.
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Review Summary

Based on 130 user reviews

Across 130 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is widely praised for outstanding dry and wet grip, short braking distances, and high confidence on both spirited road use and occasional track days. Many drivers report improved ride comfort and reduced noise versus runflats, along with predictable behavior at the limit and generally good longevity for a UHP tyre. A minority note softer sidewalls leading to less precise steering/turn-in, higher price, and some noise on coarse surfaces. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive given the high proportion of top scores.

Strengths
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip and braking confidence
  • Ride comfort (especially vs. runflats)
  • Predictable handling at the limit
  • Overall longevity for a performance tyre
Areas for Improvement
  • Soft sidewalls and vague steering/turn-in for some drivers
  • High price
  • Noise on coarse/rough surfaces

Top 3 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews

Given 91% while driving a Porsche 987 Boxster S (265/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 200 average miles
I had Ps2 before on my Porsche and replaced them with Ps4s. Although very similar in look, I find the Ps4s nicer. The grip is amazing and the comfort is a 10 times better than Ps2. I wouldn’t put anything else than Michelin on my car.
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July 8, 2025
Given 74% while driving a BMW Alpina d3 (245/30 R20) on a combination of roads for 19,000 spirited miles
I drive this tire on an Alpina D3 F31 Bi-turbo Touring Allrad. This review is for the front tires. This car has two different sizes for front and rear. I bought my car with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and was so impressed that since then I’ve only been using the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. It offers very high grip in dry conditions — so much that I’m amazed every time I push the car to its limits. It also performs very well in the wet. Everything else is also good. The only downside is durability. Even though the car has all-wheel drive, the rear tires wear out twice as fast as the front ones. I have to replace the rears almost every year, and the fronts about every two years. Although I’ve often thought about trying something else, I always end up buying the same ones again — and have been doing so for years.
Ask a question | Helpful 902
May 26, 2025
Given 76% while driving a BMW Alpina d3 (265/30 R20) on a combination of roads for 19,000 spirited miles
I drive this tire on an Alpina D3 F31 Bi-turbo Touring Allrad. I bought my car with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and was so impressed that since then I’ve only been using the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. It offers very high grip in dry conditions — so much that I’m amazed every time I push the car to its limits. It also performs very well in the wet. Everything else is also good. The only downside is durability. Even though the car has all-wheel drive, the rear tires wear out twice as fast as the front ones. I have to replace the rears almost every year, and the fronts about every two years. Although I’ve often thought about trying some other manufacturer, I always end up buying the same ones again — and have been doing so for years.
Ask a question | Helpful 875
May 26, 2025
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Given 75% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (235/40 R18) on for 8,000 miles
Compared to the previous tires on the car, Lexani UHP207, absolutely a dream. There was a bit more road noise but for the benefit in everything else it was great. Bite could be better but the mid corner grip is amazing. When they reach the limit the tires will let you know, but not as loudly as other tires. The feel is good but it could be better. Wonderful to daily and would buy again but I did get mine used with 500 miles on them for almost a 1/3 of retail price. At full price I'm not sure if its the best tire, but if you can get a set for under $700 with little to no miles in a size similar to mine then I fully believe they are worth the upgrade. Especially if you're coming from a lower tier tire company.
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January 23, 2026
Given 64% while driving a Hyundai Hyundai Veloster N (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Good grip, but too unresponsive for a "sport tire." Amazing in the wet/rain.
Ask a question | Helpful 184
December 1, 2025
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Given 56% while driving a Renault clio iv 1.5 DCI 90ps (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I traveled 37000 km in about 2 years and after half of it, brake and lateral slip problems started.
I had to drive cautiously for the last 20000 km.
It may be due to the region I live in, but I do not have any problems with my winter tires on the same ground.
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December 1, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Subaru 2018 WRX STi (255/35 R19) on mostly town for 21,000 average miles
Tires mounted on a 2018 Subaru STI. Went for 255/35/19 89 Y which is, compared to alternatives and standard tires (Yokohama), 1cm wider, non "XL", and rated for lighter weight.
While I was never able to spin the tires on a straight launch (unless cold), I actually measured a 3m shorter stopping distance (100 - 0 kmh, under 31m) compared to the original Yokohama.
Never felt aquaplaning when the tires were in good shape, but you could definitely tell where their limits were once worn out. Stopping distance in the wet was always way better than the cars around.
It's a noisy tire, but it lasted about 30 - 35.000 km and always delivered great performance. If you're used to corner hard, the outside tread wears out much quicker than the inside.
Ask a question | Helpful 114
December 1, 2025
Given 88% while driving a Renault Megane RS265 (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Phenomenal tyres. They easily put the 270bhp down on the road without issue. They feel great, B-road blasts show these tyres to be direct and easy to predict. Both car and the tyre are much better and more capable than myself as a driver.

Heavy rain on the motorway the tyre was very, very good. No wheelspin, no aquaplaning. Very confident.

Pricey in my size but worth it. No idea on wear, had these around 1500 miles.
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September 26, 2025
Given 74% while driving a BMW M760i xDrive (275/35 R20) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
The stock runflat Pirelli P0 PZ4 came with G12 M760i is nothing about comfort or performance. I went for 4 PS4S without * as there's no BMW spec PS4S with 245/40/R20 size (front, actually 275/35/R20 PS4S * is for F90 M5 front).
Pros
1. Compatible with xDrive on G12 M760i (probably also good with other AWD G12 7er models): No noise or abnormaly with the central clutchpack diff.
2. Comfy: non-runflat. Soft and cushioning. PS4S makes M760i a real 7er
3. Performance: Better 0-60. Better grip all time (not for winter). More confidence with the weight and torque, though just a little bit, after you get used to it, as the suspension might be optimized with runflats (the suspension seems too soft with non-runflats).

Cons:
1. Poor handling: The suspension is too soft with non-runflats. I know it's not fair because it's not the issue with tyres. But the feel is not sporty, but kinda Rolls-Royce.
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June 10, 2025
Given 63% while driving a Ford Focus RS (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
It is an awesome and beautiful tyre. BUT!
The cracking issue is a shame. This is one of the most expensibe tyre you can buy, so i want to stay alive after 5 years as well.
My tire is 5 years old. The car rested in a heated garage for a 1.5 years, so the tire is not fresh, but shouldnt be junkyard-ready.
The issue is, that on the inner side of the tire, i have a multiple grand canyon sized cracks. Half of the tire is filled with these. It is a shame...it would be even for a Linglong. I've had a lot od tires, but never see this kimd of fiasco. It is purely a design problem, bot jist a sample issue, or anything like that. If you have a hobny-car, not much miles driven, dont even consider buying a Michelin.
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March 9, 2025
Given 76% while driving a Mercedes Benz A45 S AMG (245/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
These are a great combination of sporty and capable with compliance for comfort. They are great in the dry and very capable once warmed up. They are ok in the wet but push hard and the feedback can be slow. The wear for a performance tyre is great in my opinion they last me a decent amount of time.
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September 19, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Ford Puma (225/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 25,000 spirited miles
An excellent all round tyre. I have these on both my Ford Puma ST and my Toyota GR Yaris.
I'm surprised by the longevity of the PS4S tyre. I've done 25,000 miles in the Puma and the treads are down to 3.8mm (F) and 4.8mm (R), so still plenty of life left.
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September 17, 2024
Given 57% while driving a Audi RS3 8V (255/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 7,600 spirited miles
I used to run these on 310bhp cars and were perfect, even got 28k miles out of a set. On my RS3 after less than 8k they are dead, cooked and uneven wear even though suspension was good. The compound they put in newer tyres might be at fault here. Between these and Super Sports, PS4's only win in the cold and last longer generally.
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August 15, 2024
Given 100% while driving a BMW 330D Touring (225/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
After watching a review on YouTube comparing 3 premium tyres I went for the pilot 4s. Instantly transformed the ride quality and reduced road noise I had from mid range run flats. Fantastic feedback turning into corners. Sticks to the road like sh*t to a blanket. Really happy with my purchase. Haven't yet tried them in the wet as they are only on the car a few days but for my driving style they are superb.
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June 20, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLE 350de (325/35 R22) on mostly motorways for 800 average miles
Have been mainly Pirelli or Continental tyres over the past 35 years of doing around 30,000 miles a year. Had Michelin Pilot Sport fitted to a 4x4 car (so supposed to be ideal for rough ground) and in less than 800 miles there appeared a small side wall bulge. Fitter thought probably faulty tyre as no other sign of damage to wheel but waste of time contacting Michelin as they would for sure just say road damage. Never had side wall damage in the past so lesson learnt, will stick to brands that never let me down in the past. These are £450 tyres and looking at the other reviews, side walls seem to be Michelins downfall. How hard can it be to make a decent tyre, I’ve had birthday candles that have lasted longer.
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May 24, 2024