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.
El Pilot Sport 4 SUV de Michelin pertenece a la categoría: Camioneta Carretera/Deportiva Para Verano y fue desarrollado para conductores de utiliautos (crossover) poderosos enfocados en rendimiento y vehículos utilitarios deportivos (SUV, por sus siglas en inglés). El Pilot Sport 4 SUV ha sido optimizado para mejorar el confort y disminuir el ruido, su diseño proporciona un excelente agarre en condiciones calientes, mojadas o secas. Como todo neumático de Camioneta Carretera/Deportiva Para Verano, no fue diseñado para ser reparado, guardado o utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
Un compuesto de caucho enfocado para el verano utiliza elastómero funcional y sílice muy fina, para mejorar la tracción en condiciones mojadas, el compuesto es moldeado en un patrón asimétrico enfocado al rendimiento. Este patrón posee un diseño rígido, que ayuda a proporcionar un agarre lateral fuerte en condiciones secas y hendiduras optimizadas mejoran el frenado sobre superficies secas. La parte interna de la huella posee canales circunferenciales anchos y gran cantidad de bloques, para mejora la tracción sobre superficies mojadas, mientras que ranuras profundas rectas, ayudan a evacuar el agua del área de contacto para mejorar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning).
La construcción interna del Pilot Sport 4 SUV posee una estructura robusta y durable, con gran cantidad de poliéster, que además soporta dos correas anchas de acero. Un refuerzo híbrido de capas con aramida y nailon, mejoran la precisión al conducir y la capacidad del neumático a velocidades elevadas.
Neumáticos expuestos a temperaturas de 20 grados Fahrenheit (-7 grados Celsius) o más bajas, deben retornar gradualmente, a temperaturas de por lo menos 40 grados Fahrenheit (5 grados Celsius), por lo menos 24 horas antes de que sean doblados o flexionados en cualquier manera, como por ejemplo, ajustando la presión de inflado, montar en rines, soportar el peso del vehículo o rodarlos al conducir. Flexionar o doblar el caucho especializado, utilizado en los neumáticos de Camioneta Carretera/Deportiva Para Verano, en condiciones frías, puede resultar en grietas irreversibles al compuesto de caucho. Si esto sucede, la garantía del producto se anula debido al uso o almacenamiento incorrecto. Neumáticos con grietas en el caucho deben ser remplazados.
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Treadwear:6 Years / 20,000 Miles Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day satisfaction (1), 3-yr roadside assistance
Additional Information:(1) Up to 6 per customer, exchange for any brand.
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Ratings Charts & Reviews MichelinPilot Sport 4 SUV
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"
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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.
September 14, 2019
(Verified Purchase)
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...
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
Swapped them with the OEM RFT's...and MAN!!!!!!! The difference is day and night. The handling is CRISP, Handled heavy rain like a CHAMP, Brakes like a STUCK-UP a** :) and noise in the cabin is GONE...Price is definitely on the higher side, although if you look around you could knock around$60 off each tire...So happy to have found this!
Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC SUV Base Model Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: FORT MILL, SC Driving Style: Spirited
...They stick in the dry. They stick under heavy breaking, the stick in the corners, and most of all they do it just as good in the rain...
Trying to find a good tire for a crossover vehicle was a fun challenge. So, I went on the search at my favorite tire store, Tire Rack. Found some good candidates but the Michelin Pilot Sport for SUV's stuck out to me over the other tires. So far, I can say these are the best pair of Michelins I've ever owned. Florida driving is usually hot and dry, with the afternoon showers for a couple hours then back to hot, sunny and humid. These tires are exactly what is needed in this climate. They stick in the dry. They stick under heavy breaking, the stick in the corners, and most of all they do it just as good in the rain. I have no feedback for winter conditions.
Vehicle: 2015 Honda Crosstour V6 EX Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DELAND, FL Driving Style: Spirited
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.
May 03, 2025
4.9 out of 5
These tires on my Macan S are SUPER... Enjoyable difference in driving and they are very quiet...
These tires on my Macan S are SUPER. I run a set of pure winter tires and wheels. So, why just run all season tires the rest of the time when not needed. I run Pilot Sport tires on my GT3 so why not try them on the Macan S. Enjoyable difference in driving and they are very quiet. I’ll borrow from Steppenwolf here — it’s like you are on a magic carpet ride. Thanks to Jim at Tire Rack.
Vehicle: 2021 Porsche Macan S Miles Driven on Tires: 350 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PITTSBURGH, PA Driving Style: Spirited
...Turn-in and grip are both excellent and the tires seem to be a perfect match for the SQ5's handling qualities, which have been greatly enhanced by the sport springs & shocks, (firm but not harsh and have lowered the ride height from stock by 2" front / 1 1/2" rear...
This is the second set of Pilot Sport 4 SUV's and they work extremely well for our 2015 Audi SQ5. We live in the mountains of Western North Carolina and the majority of our driving is on the twisties of the secondary roads in WNC & N GA, and most of our driving is Spirited. Our SQ5 has been modified with H&R Sport Springs, Bilstein Sport shocks & struts, APR stage 1 (93 Octane) ECU tune and matching APR TCU upgrade, and the suspension mods work extremely well with these tires. Turn-in and grip are both excellent and the tires seem to be a perfect match for the SQ5's handling qualities, which have been greatly enhanced by the sport springs & shocks, (firm but not harsh and have lowered the ride height from stock by 2" front / 1 1/2" rear. We got 25K miles out of the first set of Pilot Sport 4 SUV's and this set appears to be headed for the same level of tire wear.
Vehicle: 2015 Audi SQ5 OE Rubber Valve Stems Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: OTTO, NC Driving Style: Spirited
...In dry weather the tire is outstanding with great traction and cornering...
Very confident in this tire. Have not driven it at high speed through standing water, but never felt any inkling of hydroplaning or any loss of traction in a wet weather driving. RS Q8 is a heavy vehicle so that may have contributed to the confidence. In dry weather the tire is outstanding with great traction and cornering. Extremely quiet. Probably the best heavy SUV tire I have ever had. Have not driven it in extreme cold or snow.
Vehicle: 2021 Audi RS Q8 Ceramic Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: KNOXVILLE, TN Driving Style: Spirited
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.
February 11, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
Great ride quality
Great Tires and ride quality
Vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan FWD Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DELTONA, FL Driving Style: Spirited
Vehicle: 2022 Audi RS Q8 Ceramic Brakes Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SANTA CRUZ, CA Driving Style: Spirited
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 15, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5
...The wife put about 12-14,000 miles on them last year and they seem to be half worn. Even wear amount all 4 tires and very little road noise compared to the OEM hankooks...
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
I now have 18,000 miles on them and still have an estimated 10,000 miles left!
I purchased a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV XL 255/40R-21 tires for my 2014 Audi SQ5 in December of 2019 to find a replacement for the 3rd set of ( O.E. ) Pirelli P Zero Nero tires whose ≈ 19,000 mile life per set was disappointing. These tires have exceeded the performance of the Pirellis in every regard. I now have almost 18,000 miles on them and still have an estimated 10,000 miles left !
Vehicle: 2014 Audi SQ5 OE Metal Valve Stems Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: THE VILLAGES, FL Driving Style: Average
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