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The Pilot Sport 4 SUV is Michelin's Street/Sport Truck Summer tire developed for the drivers of powerful and performance-focused crossovers and SUVs. The Pilot Sport 4 SUV is optimized for enhanced comfort and low noise and designed to deliver outstanding grip in warm, wet and dry conditions. Like all Street/Sport Truck Summer tires, it is not intended to be serviced, stored, nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

A summer-focused tread compound utilizes functional elastomers and thin silica for improved traction in wet and dry conditions and is molded into a performance-oriented, asymmetric pattern. High pattern stiffness and a rigid design help provide strong lateral grip in the dry, and the optimized notches enhance dry braking performance. The inboard side of the tread features a wider circumferential groove and greater pitch count for enhanced wet traction, while the deep, straight channels help evacuate water from the contact patch to improve hydroplaning resistance.

The internal construction of the Pilot Sport 4 SUV consists of a high-density, polyester casing that provides a robust and durable structure and supports two wide, steel belts. An aramid and nylon hybrid reinforcement ply enhances driving precision and high-speed capability.

Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Street/Sport Truck Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage. Tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Tire Category: Street/Sport Truck Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Excellent
100%
962K
8.8 - Excellent
9.0 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.1 Wet Traction
9.4 - Excellent
9.4 Corner Stability
9.5 Dry Traction
9.4 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
9.0 - Excellent
9.2 Ride Quality
8.8 Noise
8.0 - Good

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Reviews

Customers praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for outstanding dry traction and confident cornering, with scores 9-10 highlighting its precision in sport-focused driving. Wet traction earns strong marks for reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance, though a few note reduced performance in heavy standing water. Comfort receives high ratings for a smooth, quiet ride, though some mention occasional road noise. Treadwear shows mixed results, with many reporting solid longevity (scores 8-10) while others note faster wear (scores 1-5), suggesting variability based on driving style or conditions. Ideal for summer performance, it excels in its intended categories while balancing everyday usability.

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77 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 74 positive
  • 3 negative

Most customers rate Wet Traction 9s and 10s, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Summer-focused design excels in wet conditions, with scores between 7-10 showing strong performance for sport-oriented SUVs.

April 15, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Rain traction is perfect and I feel they are the best tires I can put on the car to keep my family safe...

Great tires for the money. The wife put about 12-14,000 miles on them last year and they seem to be about half worn. Even wear amount all 4 tires and very little road noise compared to the OEM hankooks. Hoping to get this year out of them and will definitely purchase them again. The 10spd trans in the expo can get a little spirited and these handle the high torque very will. Rain traction is perfect and I feel they are the best tires I can put on the car to keep my family safe. Blizzaks in the winter, pilot pros in the summer. Winning combination for a 7,000lb tuned SUV.

Vehicle: 2021 Ford Expedition Max 4WD 285/45-22
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LOCKPORT, IL
Driving Style: Average

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August 22, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Drives great with good traction on corners (rain or shine)

Tires are wearing nicely, no noticeable wear, even across the width of the tire. Drives great with good traction on corners (rain or shine)

Vehicle: 2018 Porsche Macan GTS Standard Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LOS ALTOS, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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81 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 80 positive
  • 1 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV's dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight precise steering, confident cornering stability, and exceptional grip in summer conditions. A few ratings between 7-8 suggest minor variability, but overall performance aligns perfectly with its sport-focused design.

February 03, 2026
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

These things grip like nobody's business. The ridgeline is nowhere near a performance vehicle but handles like its on rails now...

These things grip like nobody's business. The ridgeline is nowhere near a performance vehicle but it handles like its on rails now. I came from touring tires and likely wont go back since I only drive 10k miles per year. Braking is VASTLY improved which is welcome with CA "drivers"....

Vehicle: 2013 Honda Ridgeline RTL
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GARDEN GROVE, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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September 14, 2019
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Dry grip is super in both cornering and braking, and while we haven't driven them in heavy rain conditions yet, wet grip feels great as well. The tires track perfectly on the straights and run so smooth with a minimum of wheel weights (installed by our Audi dealer)...

What a great tire for the SQ5--seems to be a perfect match for the additional weight and higher center of gravity of a performance SUV. These replaced the OE Latitude Sports, and even with new-tire tread depth, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV has so much better steering response and cornering stability--they seem to provide this great feel and grip effortlessly, reflecting engineering and construction matched to SUV requirements. Dry grip is super in both cornering and braking, and while we haven't driven them in heavy rain conditions yet, wet grip feels great as well. The tires track perfectly on the straights and run so smooth with a minimum of wheel weights (installed by our Audi dealer).

I was almost ready to buy Pilot Sport 4S's but had some concerns about the height & weight of the SQ5, so was really happy to see this tire introduced at just the right time. The Pilot Sport 4 SUV really seems perfect on this vehicle--just the tire for the twisty mountain roads here in WNC and North GA!

Vehicle: 2015 Audi SQ5 OE Rubber Valve Stems
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,300
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: OTTO, NC
Driving Style: Spirited

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82 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 78 positive
  • 4 negative

Customers consistently praise the Pilot Sport 4 SUV's comfort, with most scoring 9s and 10s for smooth ride quality and low noise levels. Even lower scores (7-8) still reflect solid performance in its sport-focused summer category.

January 03, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Quiet and sticky. Have driven below 30deg, as and felt fine

I like them. Quiet and sticky. Have driven below 30deg, as and felt fine

Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec
Miles Driven on Tires: 600
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Driving Style: Spirited

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October 01, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

Great comfort, quite tire and really impressed with the treadwear...

Great comfort, quite tire and really impressed with the treadwear. Would buy again without researching new to market tires. Simply an awesome tire!

Vehicle: 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 44,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: YPSILANTI, MI
Driving Style: Easy Going

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62 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 47 positive
  • 15 negative

Most customers rate treadwear highly with scores 8-10, highlighting excellent durability in summer conditions. Some lower scores (5-7) note mixed longevity experiences, but overall performance remains strong for sport-focused SUVs.

April 04, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...very good tread wear...

Top quality product. Quiet, very good tread wear, responsive. Solid choice, I would not consider a different brand.

Vehicle: 2018 Audi Q7 3.0T Prestige
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OJAI, CA
Driving Style: Average

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April 15, 2025
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4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...The wife put about 12-14,000 miles on them last year and they seem to be about half worn. Even wear amount all 4 tires...

Great tires for the money. The wife put about 12-14,000 miles on them last year and they seem to be about half worn. Even wear amount all 4 tires and very little road noise compared to the OEM hankooks. Hoping to get this year out of them and will definitely purchase them again. The 10spd trans in the expo can get a little spirited and these handle the high torque very will. Rain traction is perfect and I feel they are the best tires I can put on the car to keep my family safe. Blizzaks in the winter, pilot pros in the summer. Winning combination for a 7,000lb tuned SUV.

Vehicle: 2021 Ford Expedition Max 4WD 285/45-22
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LOCKPORT, IL
Driving Style: Average

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