Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Reviews - Page 8

Given 95% while driving a Audi A4 Quattro 220 bhp TFSI (255/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
Replaced my OEM contis with these and the difference was night and day, grips better, responds better, no tramlining, quieter and a lot smoother ride.
The only hesitation I had, before buying, would be price, as they are quite expensive, but now that I have them, they’re probably worth it.
I generally don’t push that hard in the wet, but wet and dry grip seem to be very similar - I guess being a Quattro has something to do with this.
As I’ve only driven ~5k, can’t really comment on wear, but I’m sure that they will last a lot longer than the contis.
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on March 4, 2019
Given 99% while driving a BMW m2 (265/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 18,000 spirited miles
The best tire I've had on my M2
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on February 14, 2019
Given 60% while driving a BMW 730d Sport (275/35 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
Excellent dry grip. Good but not amazing wet grip . Excellent road feedback . Sharp handling . But absolutely awful wear. Cant believe the ratings people are giving fpr wear. I can only assume they have only recently got the tires. Mine were worn out in under 7000 miles and i wasnt driving the car hard. Overall if you jave unlimited money and want the best sports tire then yes these are excellent . If you are putting these on an everyday car for commuting then think again these are overrated
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on January 4, 2019
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Given 93% while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra 300ST 4Drive (235/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 1,800 spirited miles
Oh boy... they really make a huge change and it's not just marketing hype. I tested it to the extreme (involuntarily) quickly after buying - emergency braking on dry. I was astonished by the distance the car stopped completely from 140 km/h speed. It doesn't mean that these tires don't excel in other situations. Excellent braking and traction on wet is something very hard to describe. I braked really hard on standing water and ABS didn't kick in... This is just amazing. You just have to feel it. My previous tires were Continental ContiSportContact 5P. I think that Michelins are superior to 5P's in every way. I would say that only dry grip is similar but braking and lateral parameters are better in Michelins. I am the type of driver who really abuses tires. Even though the tread seems to withhold it quite well. They seem to be very durable as well, coping well with B-class roads which is a huge plus to me. Unlike my winter premiums (Pirellis) which brake on every pothole occasion these are really strong.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on December 14, 2018
Given 93% while driving a BMW 435d (255/30 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Bought the car a year ago with Accelera PHI tires. They were fine in the dry but frightening in the wet. Now on Michelin pilot sport 4s. Just buy them.....night and day.
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on December 7, 2018
Given 99% while driving a BMW E46 M3 (225/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
After having an interesting time with the Falken FK452s on the front of my M3 I fitted these not expecting to see much of a difference. How wrong I was.

The difference with these tires was surprising! They grip hard! As soon as I took the first roundabout I knew the tires felt much more communicative. The dry grip is superb as far as UHP tires go, with this greatness not stopping in the wet. Somehow they just grip and girip in the wet!

These have now done 13,000 on the front of my M3, where I've also done a couple of trackdays on it too. The tires still have plenty of meat left on them. I'd say around 5mm.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on November 2, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Audi 3,0 tdi quattro sport (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I changed to these from conti 5p and they made a massive difference to how the car handles granted the older tires were worn but i had them from new and these out perform them by miles ok these are a bit more pricey but my god it feels like a track car massive grip in the dry and even in the wet very good tires low road noise and comfy. I have all ready scrubed the kurb i know 😭 but these tires came out fine strong side walls i was very shocked.
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on October 28, 2018
Given 94% while driving a BMW E92 M3 (275/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
About as good as you get for a UHP tire. Excellent dry grip and wet grip.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on October 23, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Mercedes Benz C250 CGI Estate (225/45 R19 W) on mostly town for 100 average miles
Just replaced the factory fitted Conti SSR MOE. First impression is good, and i can see why everyone are opting for these tires. Very reassuring handling, unlike the Conti, the rear end doesn't bounce around when going across a bridge-joint around a curve at speed (> 60kmh).

Lets hope they will last longer than the Conti.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2018
Given 76% while driving a Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present) (235/40 R19) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
Replaced OEM Pirelli P7 with these and handling, grip, comfort was much better. I have fitted them 1 year ago and now after 10K miles, down to limit indicators. OEM ones lasted 13K miles and they were much harder compound. I would like to see them last 15K miles as thread life is one thing manufacturer points out but they are also soft compound tires.
I would buy them again if they were cheaper but for the price they are 10K miles is too costly, will try another brand or different model Michelin.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Golf R 270 BHP (245/35 R19) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Excellent city Tire for golf r. Will buy again
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on September 30, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Audi RS 7 2016 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
Excellent ride quality and road grip. Braking peformance is excellent.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on July 2, 2018