Across 306 owner reviews averaging 78.9%, most drivers rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 for its standout grip: around half praise both wet and dry traction, often describing very high confidence and predictable handling. Comfort also lands well for many (around a third mention it positively), though opinions are more mixed on noise, steering feel and especially longevity. Tread life is the biggest point of disagreement (mentioned by 42% overall), with plenty reporting strong mileage while a similar number complain of faster wear; a smaller group also call out the sidewalls as too soft.
What owners mention most counted across 304 reviews
Recently upgraded from my PS3's to PS4 as I'm a huge fan of Michelin, from driving out of the garage I noticed a huge difference in grip - possibly because mine was down to the wire. Driving on the motorway the tyres are really quiet, I would say just as quiet as the previous PS3.
Dry grip seems to be very good, car feels planted when accelerating out of a corner I have plenty of confidence the car will dig in without the DSC kicking in. Wear is an unknown at the moment, will make another review in about 5k miles which will only be 2 months. As I spend 98% of my time on the motorway (living close to motorway) it will be very interesting to see wear rate.
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Initial impressions after 1000 miles of mountain driving.
WOW! I am stunned by how good these tyres are!
Response - The (now old) Pilot Super Sport always had a soft sideway feel in 18 inch which resulted in some sideways movement in the rear of the car. These MPS4's have no such movement. Turns in instantly, takes the line and maintains it without any corrective steering inputs. I've never felt so secure throwing the car through S bends.
Grip/traction - The traction is immence. By comparison, Goodyear Assym 2's and Conti 5P's would spin as I pulled away, then grip, then spin again as I hit peak power at 5000 rpm. This would happen in 1st and 2nd gear. On the same road and the same conditions, with warm MPSS I'd get little spin at pull away and no spin at peak power. MPSS traction went away when it was cold though. With the MPS4's I get perfect traction even at 5 degrees C on cold tyres! It only spins if it's damp and greasy. Wet traction is excellent. Car is RWD with 235kw and 450nm.
Noise - they're quiter than other tyres I've tried but about the same as MPSS, so not whisper quiet, but not irritating or intrusive.
Comfort - MPSS still better for absolute comfort as they seemed to adsorb all road imperfections. The MPS4 feel the same most of the time, but you feel slightly more bump when going over short, sharp road imperfections.
All in all, these are the tyre's I've been looking for since getting my car. Very satisfied. Thanks Michelin!
Let me compare this tyre with Michelin Pilot Super Sport which I had on my previous car and which I absolutely adore (best all-round tyre on the market?). Unfortunately (or maybe not?) they don't make MPSS in the size I needed for the 335i so I had to choose an alternative and despite very little opinions about MPS4 I decided to take the plunge based on the reviews I could find and experience I had with MPSS. The tyres matched my expectations in 100%, in fact I can't really tell the difference between MPSS and PS4. I bought the car with newish Pirelli P Zero Nero GT in the back and they were nowhere near the PS4's performance - constant wheelspin in 2nd in the dry, PS4's rarely slip in 2nd in the wet! I have put the PS4's to a real test taking them on a North Coast 500 trip with a car club where the pace was let's say "brisk" and the weather rather poor. Torrential rain, 370 bhp through rear tyres in a car you just bought, single track roads and a bunch of young lads pushing each other to go even faster - perfect recipe for a disaster but these tires were AMAZING, I got hardly any wheelspin coming out of sharp 2nd gear corners and when they did slip a couple of times they were ultra progressive - I felt in control 100% of the time. It's also worth noting that they're a good 25% cheaper than MPSS. I couldn't be happier with these tyres and knowing the treadwear rating for them is even higher than MPSS (320 vs 300) they will last ages. Get them, you won't be disappointed!
have to say, these are probably some of the best tyres i have ever bought. comparing them to the SC's that came with the car - no comparison. The SC's simply did not inspire confidence at all. Wet grip is surprisingly good so much so that the performance differential with dry conditions is slight. Overall well worth the outlay.
First impression for first week: I get new car! Fantastic power, stability, absolute sureness on roads of very different quality. My "Merlin" is moving like supersonic train on real-way. After Bridges Adrenalin RE002, Dunlop SP 01, Dunlop SP 050+ - no noise, just "Shhhhhhh..." Pulling from stop like Formula 1. Really. Spinning to turns like Porsche 911. Am very glad my choice. Thanks a lot to my friends Igor and Maria for recommendations (at Mercedes CLS and Porsche 911). Best from the best tires for me indeed.
After using 3 years Continental Sport Contact 5, i decide to change my tires. In fact Michelin was my last choice between Pirelli P Zero, Conti sc 5 and Goodyear eagle F1. But after using a couple of hundred km's i can say sp4's are very good. Especially comfort level is significantly higher than csc 5. Dry grip and brake performance are excellent. It's too early to talk about wear. After using a year i can say if i will buy this tire again or not.
the best tyres ive ever had. recently purchased an a4 quattro 3.0tdi and it would under-steer like no other, i had rubbish auto-grip on the front and pirelli pzero nero on back. i couldn't handle the grip i would lose so i purchased these ps4 and definitely the best decision ive made. car can handles like no other in dry and feels exactly the same in soaking wet. i can throw the car round sharp bends like never before. you can never lose control of the car when youve got these on the wheels.
a lot more comfortable than previous tires, and i have tires pumped to 40 psi as the car recommends and the car doesnt feel like it has soft sidewalls any more.
brilliant tires and if you are hesitating like i was, honestly go for it, you will love them
90%
Member
Kia Motors
225/45 R18 W
1,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
My car came fitted with Nexen NFera SU1's from the factory, which I replaced almost immediately with Goodyear Ultragrip 8 winter tyres. After a season of winter I swapped back to the Nexens, and back to the winters 8 months later. A month ago I swapped for these Michelins and the difference is chalk and cheese.
Both summer tyres are supposed to be A rated for wet grip, but the Michelins are leagues ahead.
The Goodyears are supposed to be several db lower sound, but sound the same as the Michelins.
In short, Michelin appear to be under selling themselves and need a new rating of A+!
The wet grip is outstanding. Soaking motorways feel as if you're stuck to the road.
Dry grip is everything you could wish for. True, I only have a modest engine, but cornering is so much more confident. When pushing on large roundabouts the grip is entirely predictable, safe and encouraging.
It's too soon to talk about wear, but it's a Michelin so I'm expecting it to be good!
Outstanding wet and dry grip !! very comfortable for 265/35 ZR18 tire. I would recommand for E39 or any rear wheel drive car, pedal to the metal in wet curbs and no DSC ! i would definitely buy again you won't be disjointed of PS4. i Would go Michelin for winter as well very good tries also good wear 2000 miles and they are just like new !
93%
Member
Alfa Romeo
225/45 R17 W
400 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited
Wet and dry grip superb. No wheel spins on third gear hard acceleration.
Cofort and nois at great level.
Cornering fast but maybe not as fast as p zeros but again comfort and overall handling much better.
Go for MPS4 and you wont regret.
