Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S Reviews
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S represents the absolute pinnacle of Michelin's ultra-high performance tyre engineering, developed in close cooperation with the world's most demanding automotive manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. Inspired by Michelin's competition experience at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this tyre sets an even higher bar than its already impressive Pilot Sport lineup, designed specifically for...
Key Features
- Le Mans-Derived Bi-Compound Technology – Revolutionary dual-compound construction features dry-focused hybrid elastomer on outer shoulder for exceptional dry grip and silica-infused wet compound on inner sections, delivering outstanding performance in all conditions while reducing noise and enhancing tyre life
- Acclaimed by Premium Manufacturers – Developed in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, and Audi as original equipment for their most demanding performance vehicles, validating its exceptional capabilities and world-class engineering standards
- Variable Contact Patch 3.0 – Computer-modeled technology optimizes pressure distribution across the contact patch during aggressive cornering and track use, reducing hot spots, improving lateral grip, enhancing heat distribution, and extending tread life for sustained high-performance driving
- Dynamic Response Technology – Hybrid aramid and nylon belt construction ensures optimal transmission of steering instructions to the road, delivering exceptional reactivity, precise handling, outstanding high-speed stability, and track-proven control for both spirited road driving and occasional track days
- Maximum Performance with Extended Longevity – Asymmetric dry-focused tread pattern provides exceptional lateral grip and longitudinal traction with some of the shortest braking distances available, combined with remarkable durability and consistent performance throughout the tyre's extended lifespan
| Size | Overall Diameter | Run Flat? | Low Rolling Resistance? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17" | |||
| 245/45ZR17 99Y | 652mm | - | - |
| 18" | |||
| 215/35ZR18 84(Y) | 608mm | - | - |
| 225/40R18 92(Y) | 637mm | - | - |
| 225/45ZR18 95(Y) | 660mm | - | - |
| 225/50ZR18 99(Y) | 682mm | - | - |
| 235/40ZR18 95(Y) | 645mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR18 92(Y) | 629mm | - | - |
| 245/40ZR18 97(Y) | 653mm | - | - |
| 245/45ZR18 100(Y) | 678mm | - | - |
| 245/45R18 100Y (*) | 678mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR18 94(Y) | 636mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR18 94(Y) (TPC) | 635mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR18 99(Y) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/45ZR18 103(Y) | 687mm | - | - |
| 255/45R18 103Y (*) | 687mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR18 97(Y) | 643mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR18 101(Y) | 669mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR18 99(Y) | 650mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR18 99(Y) (TPC) | 650mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR18 97(Y) | 628mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR18 101(Y) | 657mm | - | - |
| 285/40ZR18 105(Y) | 685mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR18 98(Y) | 634mm | - | - |
| 19" | |||
| 225/35ZR19 88(Y) | 640mm | - | - |
| 225/35ZR19 88Y | 640mm | Yes | - |
| 225/40ZR19 93(Y) | 663mm | - | - |
| 225/40R19 93Y (*) | 663mm | - | - |
| 225/45ZR19 96(Y) | 685mm | - | - |
| 235/35ZR19 91(Y) (MO1) | 647mm | - | - |
| 235/35ZR19 91(Y) | 647mm | - | - |
| 235/40ZR19 96(Y) | 671mm | - | - |
| 235/40ZR19 96(Y) (NA0) | 671mm | - | - |
| 245/30ZR19 89(Y) | 630mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR19 89(Y) | 654mm | Yes | - |
| 245/35ZR19 93(Y) (MO1) | 654mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR19 93(Y) | 654mm | - | - |
| 245/35R19 93(Y) (*) | 654mm | - | - |
| 245/35R19 93(Y) (HN) | 654mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR19 93(Y) (TPC) | 654mm | Yes | - |
| 245/35ZR19 93Y | 654mm | - | - |
| 245/40ZR19 98(Y) | 679mm | - | - |
| 245/40ZR19 98(Y) (MO1) | 679mm | - | - |
| 245/40ZR19 94Y | 679mm | Yes | - |
| 245/40R19 94Y | 679mm | - | - |
| 245/45R19 102Y (*) | 703mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR19 91(Y) | 636mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR19 91Y | 636mm | Yes | - |
| 255/35ZR19 92(Y) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR19 96(Y) (MO1) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR19 96(Y) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR19 96(Y) (MO) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/35R19 96Y (*) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR19 100(Y) | 687mm | - | - |
| 265/30ZR19 93(Y) | 642mm | - | - |
| 265/30ZR19 93(Y) | 642mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR19 98(Y) | 668mm | - | - |
| 265/35R19 98(Y) (MO1) | 668mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR19 102(Y) (MO1) | 695mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR19 102(Y) (MO1 A) | 695mm | - | - |
| 275/30ZR19 96(Y) | 648mm | - | - |
| 275/35R19 100(Y) (*) | 675mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR19 100(Y) | 675mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR19 100(Y) | 675mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR19 96(Y) | 675mm | - | - |
| 275/40ZR19 105(Y) | 703mm | - | - |
| 275/40ZR19 105(Y) (MO1 A) | 703mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR19 98(Y) | 654mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR19 98(Y) (MO1) | 654mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR19 103(Y) | 682mm | - | - |
| 295/25ZR19 94(Y) | 630mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR19 100(Y) | 660mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR19 104(Y) (MO1) | 689mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR19 102(Y) | 666mm | - | - |
| 325/30ZR19 105(Y) | 678mm | - | - |
| 20" | |||
| 225/35ZR20 90(Y) | 666mm | - | - |
| 225/35ZR20 90Y | 666mm | Yes | - |
| 235/30ZR20 88(Y) | 649mm | - | - |
| 235/35ZR20 92(Y) (N0) | 673mm | - | - |
| 235/35ZR20 92(Y) | 673mm | - | - |
| 235/35ZR20 92Y (T0) | 673mm | - | - |
| 235/40ZR20 96(Y) | 696mm | - | - |
| 235/45ZR20 100(Y) | 720mm | - | - |
| 245/30ZR20 90(Y) | 655mm | - | - |
| 245/30ZR20 90(Y) (AO) | 655mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) (K1) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) (MO) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) (N0) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) (K2) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35R20 95(Y) (NA0) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35R20 95(Y) (K1) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR20 95(Y) (MO1) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/40ZR20 99(Y) | 704mm | - | - |
| 245/40R20 99(Y) (GOE) | 704mm | - | - |
| 245/45ZR20 103(Y) | 729mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR20 92(Y) | 661mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR20 92Y | 661mm | Yes | - |
| 255/35ZR20 97(Y) | 687mm | - | - |
| 255/35R20 97Y (NA0) | 687mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR20 101(Y) (MO1) | 712mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR20 101(Y) | 712mm | - | - |
| 255/45ZR20 105(Y) | 738mm | - | - |
| 265/30ZR20 94(Y) | 667mm | - | - |
| 265/30ZR20 94(Y) (MO1) | 667mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR20 102(Y) (MO1) | 694mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR20 99(Y) (MO1) | 694mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR20 99(Y) (N0) | 694mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR20 99(Y) | 694mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR20 104(Y) | 720mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR20 104(Y) (MO1) | 720mm | - | - |
| 265/40R20 104(Y) (MO1 A) | 720mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR20 104Y (MO1) | 720mm | - | - |
| 265/40R20 104Y (MO1) | 720mm | - | - |
| 275/30ZR20 97(Y) | 673mm | - | - |
| 275/30ZR20 97(Y) (MO) | 673mm | - | - |
| 275/30ZR20 97(Y) (TPC) | 673mm | Yes | - |
| 275/30ZR20 97Y (T0) | 673mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR20 102(Y) | 701mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR20 102(Y) (*) | 701mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR20 102(Y) (K1) | 701mm | - | - |
| 275/35R20 102(Y) (GOE) | 701mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR20 102(Y) MO1 | 701mm | - | - |
| 275/40ZR20 106(Y) (ND0) | 728mm | - | - |
| 275/40ZR20 106(Y) | 728mm | - | - |
| 285/25ZR20 93(Y) | 651mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR20 99(Y) | 679mm | - | - |
| 285/30R20 99(Y) (*) | 679mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR20 99(Y) (I*) | 679mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR20 99(Y) (MO1) | 679mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR20 104(Y) (K2) | 708mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR20 104(Y) | 708mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR20 104(Y) (*) | 708mm | - | - |
| 295/25ZR20 95(Y) | 656mm | - | - |
| 295/30R20 101(Y) (N0) | 685mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR20 101(Y) (MO1) | 685mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR20 101(Y) | 685mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR20 105(Y) (NA0) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR20 105(Y) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR20 105(Y) (K1) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35R20 105(Y) (MO1 A) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR20 105Y (MO1) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR20 105Y (MO1) | 715mm | - | - |
| 295/35R20 105Y (MO1) | 715mm | - | - |
| 305/25ZR20 97Y | 661mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR20 103(Y) (N0) | 691mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR20 103(Y) | 691mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR20 103(Y) (AO) | 691mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR20 103(Y) (FP) | 691mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR20 103(Y) (TPC) | 691mm | Yes | - |
| 305/30ZR20 99(Y) | 691mm | Yes | - |
| 305/35ZR20 104(Y) | 722mm | - | - |
| 305/35R20 91(Y) (K1) | 722mm | - | - |
| 305/35R20 107Y (K1) | 722mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR20 104(Y) (FP) | 697mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR20 104(Y) | 697mm | - | - |
| 315/35ZR20 110(Y) (ND0) | 729mm | - | - |
| 315/35ZR20 110(Y) (K1) | 729mm | - | - |
| 325/25ZR20 101(Y) | 671mm | - | - |
| 345/30ZR20 106(Y) | 715mm | - | - |
| 21" | |||
| 245/30ZR21 91(Y) | 680mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR21 96(Y) | 705mm | - | - |
| 245/35ZR21 96Y (T0) | 705mm | - | - |
| 245/40R21 100(Y) | 729mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR21 93(Y) | 686mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR21 98(Y) | 712mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR21 102(Y) (*) | 737mm | - | - |
| 255/40ZR21 102(Y) | 737mm | - | - |
| 255/40R21 105(Y) (MO1) | 737mm | - | - |
| 265/30ZR21 96(Y) | 692mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR21 101(Y) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR21 101(Y) (T2) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR21 101(Y) (MO1 A) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR21 101Y (T0) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR21 101Y (N2) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/35R21 101Y (T1) | 719mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR21 105(Y) (*) | 745mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR21 105(Y) (MO1) | 745mm | - | - |
| 275/30ZR21 98(Y) | 698mm | - | - |
| 275/35R21 103(Y) (ND0) | 726mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR21 103(Y) | 726mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR21 103(Y) (MO1) | 726mm | - | - |
| 275/35R21 103(Y) (MO1 A) | 726mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR21 103Y (MO1) | 726mm | - | - |
| 275/35ZR21 103Y (ND0) | 726mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR21 100(Y) | 704mm | - | - |
| 285/35R21 108(Y) (MO1) | 733mm | - | - |
| 295/25ZR21 96(Y) | 681mm | - | - |
| 295/25ZR21 96(Y) (I*) | 681mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR21 102(Y) | 710mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR21 102(Y) (T2) | 710mm | - | - |
| 295/30ZR21 105(Y) (MO1 A) | 711mm | - | - |
| 295/30R21 102Y (T1) | 710mm | - | - |
| 295/35R21 107(Y) (*) | 740mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR21 107(Y) (MO1) | 740mm | - | - |
| 305/25ZR21 98(Y) | 686mm | - | - |
| 305/30R21 104(Y) (MO1 A) | 716mm | - | - |
| 305/30R21 104(Y) (NA0) | 716mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR21 104Y (*) | 716mm | - | - |
| 305/30ZR21 104Y (N2) | 716mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR21 105(Y) (MO1) | 722mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR21 105(Y) (ND0) | 722mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR21 105Y (MO1) | 722mm | - | - |
| 315/30R21 105Y (NA0) | 722mm | - | - |
| 325/25ZR21 102(Y) | 696mm | - | - |
| 325/30R21 108(Y) (ND0) | 728mm | - | - |
| 325/30ZR21 108(Y) | 728mm | - | - |
| 325/30ZR21 108Y (ND0) | 728mm | - | - |
| 345/25ZR21 104(Y) (TPC) | 706mm | Yes | - |
| 355/25ZR21 107(Y) | 711mm | - | - |
| 22" | |||
| 245/30ZR22 92(Y) | 706mm | - | - |
| 255/30ZR22 95(Y) | 712mm | - | - |
| 255/35ZR22 99(Y) (K1) | 737mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR22 102(Y) | 744mm | - | - |
| 265/35ZR22 102Y (T0) | 744mm | - | - |
| 265/40ZR22 106(Y) | 771mm | - | - |
| 275/35R22 104(Y) | 751mm | - | - |
| 275/40ZR22 108(Y) | 779mm | - | - |
| 285/25ZR22 95(Y) | 701mm | - | - |
| 285/30ZR22 101(Y) | 730mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR22 106(Y) (N0) | 758mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR22 106(Y) | 758mm | - | - |
| 285/35ZR22 106Y (T0) | 758mm | - | - |
| 285/40ZR22 110(Y) (MO1) | 787mm | - | - |
| 295/25ZR22 97(Y) | 706mm | - | - |
| 295/35ZR22 108(Y) | 765mm | - | - |
| 315/30R22 107(Y) (*) | 748mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR22 107(Y) | 748mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR22 107(Y) (N0) | 748mm | - | - |
| 325/35ZR22 114(Y) (MO1) | 786mm | - | - |
| 335/25ZR22 105(Y) | 726mm | - | - |
| 23" | |||
| 285/40ZR23 111(Y) (MO1) | 812mm | - | - |
| 315/30ZR23 108(Y) (K1) | 774mm | - | - |
| 325/35ZR23 115(Y) (MO1) | 812mm | - | - |
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Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
A few years
235/35R19
32000
May 6, 2026
They come standard on my vehicle and good value and tyre performance
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
About a year
225/35R19
10000
June 9, 2025
Great traction even during the wet seasons.Great set of tyres if you plan on taking it to the track.Doesnt wear out quick.Decent value for money, for sure. Most car enthusiasts would probably recommend these tires as well.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
About a year
255/40R19 front
275/40R19 rear 12000 February 2, 2025
275/40R19 rear 12000 February 2, 2025
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
A few years
235/40R19
30000
April 18, 2024
Great in all conditions love them
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
A few years
245/35R19
30000
May 22, 2023
Overrated tyres, don't get me wrong, they're not that bad, just average tyres. Too expensive and I don't see any difference between them and Dunlop Maxx sport or Kumho's. 4S pilots are very bad at take-offs, they have almost no grip at all and rear of the car is slip. In addition, they do not have good grip on wet surfaces.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
A few years
265/40R21 front
295/35R21 rear 68000 April 15, 2023
295/35R21 rear 68000 April 15, 2023
Exceptional grip but do deteriorate in the wet at 50% wear rate. Fantastic dry grip, generally get 17000km out of the fronts and 34000 on the rears. Tyres crab when new and get worse as the age. Best handling tyre for a sports SUV. Have just swapped to Conti UHP as PS4s have increased in price dramatically
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
A month or so
255/35R19
5000
February 13, 2023
These tyres are by far the best tyres I have fitted to any of my cars. Superior performance in every way, hardly noticed any wear after about 5,000kms. Michelins chemists got these right, amazing grip and amazing treadwear. I replaced the BS Dunlop Sport Maxx GT OEM tyres that were on the car when I bought it and WOW so much better, smoother, quieter, grippier and no random splitting of the tread. I will always recommend Michelin tyres!!! Michelin have never let me down or under delivered.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
About a year
225/40R18
39000
February 8, 2022
These tyres are excellent! I am just about to replace as the front left has camber wear and the rest are down to 1mm from marker, but then agin I have done nearly 40000 km's on them (with continual rotations and alignments). Still has exceptional grip on tight mountain corners in the dry...starting to get a bit of understeer in the wet though. Only downside is getting the tyres instock somewhere quickly.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
6 months
235/35R19
7000
January 5, 2022
I upgraded to this tyre from Pirelli P Zeros and could not be more happy. Straight line grip is vastly improved and handling is like a whole new car. I have had no problems on wet or dry bitumen. I have also run this tyre on my previous vehicle and was super impressed with the wear rate and longevity. Know how long they will last and the excellent performance make the price much easier to justify. Comfort and road noise have not been a problem. I would whole heartedly recommend these tyres to anyone looking for a good performance tyre.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
N/A
255/40R19 front
275/40R19 rear 20000 October 14, 2021
275/40R19 rear 20000 October 14, 2021
Just taken the Michelins of my Mustang after they were worn out after doing around 20000 km. They are definitely the best tyres I had on the car so far; grip and handling in dry and wet second to none. Would I recommend them ? I absolutely would. My Mustang is a daily driver and and tyres are expensive and the wear on the Michelins given their high price was a bit disappointing. That's why I have gone a different path for the new set of boots which went on the car this morning.
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
N/A
275/40R20
1050
August 27, 2021
Car came with 275 x 35 R21 wheels and tyres. I bought Pilot Sport 4s 275 x 40 to fit on 20" forged wheels seeking a slightly better ride from a 40% profile and improved grip on local twisty, but uneven country roads. The tyres are XL and marked NDO ie produced by Michelin for Porsche as OEM tyres (for the front of the Panamera I suspect). I didn't get a softer ride and they are a bit louder than I expected, but my god the grip!! I have used Dunlop Sport Maxx, ContiSport 5, Eagle F1's, Khumo's (not all on this car, but equivalents), but none have been anywhere near these tyres. They are amazing. I don't care about the noise, I'm getting used to the ride, but the grip! Haven't been able to make them break away. I might put Michelin Pilot Sport 4's on the 21" wheels and keep the 20" wheels for the track. Again, amazing grip!
Time Fitted
Size
Km's
Reviewed
N/A
225/35R19
6000
June 19, 2021
Only have 6000km on them so far, great tire with excellent dry and wet grip. Surprised when tire shop said 50% have been used already though (haven’t been rotated yet and drive like a hoon)
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