Pilot Sport 4 S TIRE REVIEW
There are 1996 reviews for the Pilot Sport 4 S
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 86% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires offer exceptional grip, handling, and braking performance in both dry and wet conditions, providing a thrilling and confidence-inspiring driving experience. Customers report a noticeable improvement in their vehicle's overall driving dynamics after switching to these tires. However, some drawbacks include increased noise, especially at higher speeds, and relatively quicker tread wear compared to all-season tires. A few customers also experienced durability issues, such as premature sidewall damage or tread separation.
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1-10 on 1996 reviews
Too noisy.
These came oem on my GR86. I will not use these again on it for a daily driver, too stiff and deafening to drive on some road surfaces. I have always liked Michelin tires but not on this car will I use them again.
We're sorry to hear your OEM Pilot Sport 4 tires haven't met expectation's for ride comfort and noise level. When you’re ready to make a purchase, feel free to give our Consumer Care team a call and we can help you find the right tire for your needs. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
April 15, 2026
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The car drives well with my new Michelin tires. Corners well and feels solid on the road. Price was reasonable. Would buy again.
Really can't fault these tyres. They might have been out for ages now but they still rate very highly in media reviews. They are OE on my very rare Vauxhall Insignia B GSi & were used to develop its handling on the Nurburgring & other proving grounds. Fantastic grip in the wet or dry, predictable losx of traction when pushed, plus excellent longevity. The car only has 300bhp & 4WD as & when needed but, it spends most of its time as FWD unless the car feels the need for rear traction. E.g. pulling tighter out of a corner under power etc. On other "cheaper" UHP tyres I would have the fronts down to the legal limit in anything from 5k-7k miles. Now it's around 10k.
I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires on my F-150, and they completely changed the truck. The grip is insane. From a dig or a roll, power actually sticks instead of spinning. Cornering feels sharp and planted, almost like a sports car, and the floaty truck feel is gone. Ride quality is still smooth, road noise is low, and braking is noticeably stronger. For a street truck build, this is one of the best upgrades you can make. 10/10 — highly recommend.
quality sucks
I had one set of tires and they got excessive inner shoulder wear, alignment was checked 3 times and was spot on. Tire is very sensitive to tire pressure and needs to be over inflated to prevent excessive wear. I got fed up and purchased set of Pilot Sport 5 which i had delivered from Europe. This is much better tire but quality control is lacking. One has excessive road force which can be felt between 62-75 mph, BTW PS4S is made in USA. Looks loke will be switching to other brand but finding good size in sizes I need is impossible
We're sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with wear and ride quality. We appreciate you taking the time to outline what you encountered. We hope you’re able to enjoy a better ride with your new set of Pilot Sport 5 tires. If you'd like assistance choosing a new tire in the future, the Michelin Consumer Care team would be happy to assist. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
March 30, 2026
Horrible durability
Bought these tires from a smaller shop back in July of 2024 brand new. Maybe have 6 thousand miles On them and starting to show wires on the inside. Car was always stored in climate control environment and never driven harshly. This is my second set of these tires. Same issue. I had these on both front and rear previously, didn’t same thing. I switched out the fronts for a different brand and replaced the rears along with an alignment. Now the rears which are the pilot sport 4 are wearing prematurely again. Sadly I think it’s time to switch brands.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Pilot Sport 4 tires and appreciate you sharing these details. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire dealer and have the dealer call us with the results at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
April 2, 2026
Replacing new car tires
I purchased a new z4 m40i 2 yrs ago. The car is not tracked at all. Isn’t driven in rain or snow. Garage kept. Just had her 2 yr scheduled service and was told the tires need replacing ( feathering & ware). Car has 8700 miles. Why should I put the same tire back on when I replace them? Thank you
Thank you for sharing the details of your experience. We're sorry to hear you are experiencing premature wear. To initiate a warranty claim, please visit an authorized tire dealer for an inspection of the tires and have the dealer give us a call with the results at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
March 30, 2026
Exceptional grip and feel on both wet and dry surfaces. I have been a Conti Contact Sport fan through at least 4 sets of hard driving but these are a step up again - albeit at higher cost. (Cars: 280 bhp Audi A6 diesel Le Mans edition and now 320+ Audi S3)
Excellent in both the wet and dry conditions
They are ok. As expected