The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Continental PremiumContact 6 are three of the most researched tyres on Tyre Reviews, and as a result, perhaps three of the most difficult tyres to choose between.
While there's plenty of test data online, I wanted to go one better. To find out exactly what each tyre is like to use in the real world, I've got a set of each in 225/40 R18 92Y XL, three matching sets of wheels, and have covered thousands of miles to work out exactly which tyre is best at what.
Tyre Data - 225/40 R18 92Y XL
| Tyre | DOT | Code | Weight |
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 0320 | LM5N D75F | 9.15kgs |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 0520 | DM5N MT1R | 9.15kgs |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 1220 | FTCR 06MX | 9.65kgs |
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As always, any questions feel free to ask on YouTube, or in the comments below!
How do, great vid,
I am now after new tyres for my leon FR, (mapped and played with, I have an mr2 for track. I do like to drive my cars fairly hard)
Do i go for the pilot sport 5, eagle f1 AS5, or the F1 super sport? I do use the car everyday doing 40 miles and like wet grip, not seen anything on the PS5 yet
PS5 is a total unknown to me, so obviously I'd buy that :D Asym 5 is a safe bet always, but the 6 is now out which if you can get I'd probably get that too and keep swapping them
Hi! I really enjoy the comparison but I'd like to ask for an advice. I have to change the tyres of my Fiesta ST (205/40-17). Now I'm on Bridgestone RE050A but they are no longer available. I love the stiff sidewall of these tyres and I want something similar. I don't care about wet performance, I want something strong in handling, steering precision and dry performance. Which would you recommend between Goodyear Eagle 5, Conti Premiumcontact 6 and Yokohama Fleva?
Thank you in advance!
I've not driven the Yoko, but of the other two the Conti is more sporty like the Bridgestone
Hi!
I'd like to ask for an advice on new summer tyres for the next summer season of 2022.
I drive a MY14 Octavia VRS (162 TSI), slightly "optimized", slightly lowered.
My first choice was the PS4S, but in my currency they cost 60.000 a piece, which is roughly 165 EUR / 140 GBP. (A bit too expensive for my taste.)
Other candidates are the Goodyear F1 Supersport (99 / 85) or the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (same price range), maybe GY F1 Eagle Asy 5.
What would you recommend?
Is that price gap real, is it that big in the UK as well between the F1 SS and the PS4S?
Is any of these candidates available in XL version or maybe rim protection+XL version?
Thanks a lot in advance!
(Keep up the videos, very educational, love to watch them.)
Edit:
Forgot to add the size: I'm looking for 225/40 R18 tyres for 7.5x18 wheels.
What do you want from the tyres? Why not the PremiumContact 6? That's what I run on my VRS!
Hey, thanks for the answer!
Honestly: The best bang (performance) for the buck.
Our baby daughter is 5 weeks old. I want her to be in utmost safety in all conditions. I don't want to race others ('coz that's illegal, and I want to get home in one piece), occasional spirited driving may occur, but not that often.
Last summer tyres were 225/35 R19 M Pilot SSs, but I've sold the 19" Xtremes for a slightly better comfort of a 18" rubber.
Dry and wet performance is crucial equally as the car is daily driven.
I hope I could get all the infos together.
Why not Contis? All friends with similar cars drive PS4S tyres or SC2s, but the latter is not an option, obviously... Previous car had Contis, were not that great. (Debica Presto UHPs came after them, were much better.)
Bang for buck is the Goodyear pretty much every time, but if you've watched this video and the UHP test https://www.tyrereviews.com... you know as much as I do :)
Thanks, I've watched it again.
Now I'm more biased towards the GY Asymetric 5 and the Pilot Sport 4.
The Conti PC6 didn't finish that well in your test to be considered. :/
I think I'll decide from this two as I see them quite similar. Price will decide I suppose.
Thanks again for the help and for bringing up the video.
Hi my friend , I Have an Audi A3 1.5 DSG, with S-Line 2.5mm lower susp, |
225/40/18 with 180ps , front wheel
im between M PS4 and Asymetric 5
I'd take the Asym 5
What do you recommend for a Mégane 3 tourer?
Currently have the pc6 the car had when I bought it used and coming from the pc5 on my previous hatchback I nearly killed myself once when the left wheel aquaplaned for about 100m on the highway at speed and rain level I was previously comfortable with. Fortunately I have great skill at doing nothing and letting the Esp do it's thing. I feel these are not as good in this situation and the older pc5.
The Asymmetric 5 is always a good all round tyre, should give you a little more comfort and aqua resistance than the PC6
Thank you for the quick reply! One more question. What do you think about XL tires? I can't seem to find either the PS4 or the Asymmetric 5 in stock in my area for my wheel dimmensions (205/50R17) in the recommended renault speed/load rating (something like 89V I believe). Both the AS5 and the PS4 are only in stock in XL (93Y). Will there be any downsides in going for a XL?
No, I don't think there will be any. In theory you might see reduced comfort but if the tyres aren't made in the unusually low rating, it's not an option. You'll be happy with either I'm sure
AS5 XL it is!
Thank you very much for your help, site and yt videos!
keep up the great work!
Hey there, I replaced my Pilot Sport 4 (Tesla spec) few days ago for the Continental Premium Contact 6 tyres. So far very disappointed.. They are extremely noisy every hole or bump is entering the cabine high volume. It feels like a overinflated football sound that’s very hearable. Besides the the sportiness of the car is totally gone. On a quick lane change test it feels like the car is leaning over the sidewalls and get bounced back hard.. it even feels dangerous to get bounced back at high autobahn speeds. Is this behavior anyone noticed? Maybe the high pressure Tesla’s need (3.2 bar) doesn’t do these tyres any good? Its a Tesla Model 3 dual motor with tyre size 235/45/18.
Wow, 3.2 bar must be near the max inflation pressure for the tyre, and will certainly be adding to the comfort issues! I feel like Teslas are one of the cars that benefit more from an OE tyre project as they have quite unique demands, so I'm not sure what to suggest on this one, sorry
Thanks for the reply! Few weeks later and Euromaster admitted something is wrong with this combination. One of the employees joined me for a small trip and noticed the first minute something is wrong and that was with only 50 kM/h. Once entering the highway it didnt need any further explanation.
They will take the Conti's back without charge and replace them next week for Michelin Pilot Sports 4 To (Tesla spec) tyres.
The Continentals might be good tyres but not when inflated to 3+ bar. Also thumbs up for Euromaster for having correct afterservice!
Glad they got it sorted!
Hey there,
I am on Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 in 225/45/17 and the thing that bothers me is that when i make a hard/sudden turn (lane change test) i feel like I am on balloons (soft sidewall?).
What would you recommend from those tested for sporty driving with harder side walls. Would Pirelli PZ4 be an option ? Cheers.
If you really want sidewall, get the Conti, though the Pirelli is a great tyre
How would oyu compare the new Potenza Sport to these. Too stiff? Too much time to heat it up? Too undrivable until heated or none of it all. Looks pretty interesting in your other video.
I have limited experience of it in the real world, but it seems like a very good option too! I'd like to get a set to do more miles on
Thanks for your time. I saw you placed the Potenza Sport on par with P4S and F1 SuperSport and since i find them the same price with Conti PC6 on 225/45/17 (360€), makes them pretty interesting.
I am running on 225/40/18 Michelin PS4 on a Renault, but am finding them too hard and noisy, particularly when driving in bumpy roads. Literally killing the fun of driving.
what other tires would you recommend if my number 1 goal is to reduce noise? or should i just go downsize on rims?
You could move to something like a Primacy 4, however you will get the biggest difference by dropping to 17 or even 16" wheels, if they fit over your brakes.
Thanks. Smaller rims fit. Have 16 on the winter tires
Would you still suggest Michelin P4 or would you go for Goodyear on smaller wheels?
Both excellent choices in 2021, personally I'd probably take the premiumcontact 6 but that's not the tyre to fit if noise and comfort is the drive! You'll be happy with either though
Hi,
I've been trying to decide between the PS4 and the Asymmetric 5 for the rear of my 2 series. It currently has asymmetric 5s all round so I think that may be the option to go for. Something I was wondering though is, no tyre site states that the A5s are run flats, its not mentioned in reviews either but it suggests that they are on the Goodyear website. If they are, performing how they do surely that should easily make them top of the pile?
Cheers for any help
I'm sure they make runflat version of the tyre, just make sure that's what you buy. All the reviews are for the non-runflat version :)
Great informative review and I still can’t decide which tyre to go for I’m edging towards the Goodyear. I have a Jaguar XF Sportbrake which currently have Saferich 245/45/18 I hadn’t even heard of the make until I googled them and saw they were run flats.
Ten months on from the date this article was posted I just wanted to double check there isn’t another contender I should be considering?
For a Jagggggg the Goodyear seems like a good bet :)
Hey, first of all - amazing work. I have a fairly low powered car, 120hp Mazda 3, that will not see any track days. However, looking for the best summer tire possible in the name of safety in everyday and autobahn driving, and of course the enjoyment of a twisty road. My car came with 215/45R18 PS3 that are on their way out. Technically not a problem to get the PS4, however there are the AS2 that are 160EUR less per set and falken FK510 that are even lower, and even ZE310 that are almost half price. I know the Ziex are a vastly different tyre - adding them for the sake of argument. However, my question is generally how do tyre properties “scale” with a car’s HP and size? Are PS4 still an objectively superior tyre compared to the rest I listed for such a vehicle, or we way are deep into the are of diminishing returns? (The selection of tyres is based on the availability in that size.) In general, a video in the topic of low HP and smaller cars (e.g. a 100hp compact) vs high HP, larger, heavier vehicles (e.g. a Tesla) and how tyres behave on both would be super interesting to me - just a thought.
Generally grip is grip, so if a tyre is best in one size you can be sure it will be the best, or near the best in another size. That said, in recent tests the raw grip difference between the PS4 and the FK510 isn't huge, so if it's a huge saving that might be the smartest option.
Hi Jon
I have 4x PS4 on my car at the moment. Fronts need replacing, rears will be due soonish after maybe a few months. Should I go for PS4 @ £30 per corner more for the fronts, or go AS5 at the front then replace the rears when due?
Any thoughts
Cheers
As the performance of the tyres are very similar, for me a £120 saving would have me migrating to the Goodyear
Hey Jonathan,
Your reviews and videos are really helpful, thank you. How do performance tyres like these compare to tyres like the primacy 4? I am struggling to choose my next set of tyres for my Audi A4 with s line suspension and 18 inch wheels (245/40/18). It's a 2.0TDI so not particularly sporty. I am currently leaning towards the Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 5, but could be tempted by something like the primacy 4 if the ride is more comfortable. How do tyres like the primacy 4 perform at this size? It seems I can't even get the good year efficient grip performance in this size, which makes me think they may not perform so well.
As I've not tested this yet, the answer is that I sadly don't know. In theory the primacy would be fine in your size, and offer improved comfort over a UHP tyre, how much I can't tell you, sorry.
Hi Jonathan, I have a Mini Cooper S F56. Costco have an offer on the AS3 and PS4. The PS4 is about £10 more per tyre. The AS3 is no doubt the best vfm; does the AS3 still have better handling performance than the PS4 in like the AS5 in your review? For me i do like comfort but not at the cost of better handling. Thank you
Hey! I've actually got a video on AS3 vs AS5 so that will be the most detailed reply. Personally I'd go for the PS4 over AS3
I have seen both the videos. Thanks for the advice. I have gone for the PS4.. Just waiting for the install. Keep up the good work. :)
Great review and glad I searched for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy's 5
My car has Conti Sport Contact 5's which I don't like because of the wet traction performance on my car
I have an AMG SLC 43 only 367 horses, but enough for me
I think after watching your review I am still in favour for the Goodyear, or do think I should go with Conti Premium Contact 6 ?
The video should explain the balance between the two, if not check out the launch video of the asym 5 as that includes the PC6 too.
I have a 2019 Fiesta with 205 width tyres. I'd like to switch to wider tyres as I'm having issues with tyres not protecting the wheels & debris is damaging my wheels - would you go 215/40R18 or 225/40R18? I'm thinking Premium Contact 6 rather than PS4 as my existing PS4 aren't long lasting at all! Great tyre but just made of jelly :-( Cheers!
I'm afraid I can't advise on changing tyre sizes as there's too many variable in place. Your thought process is fine though, more side wall more protection.
A lot of the Continental tyres don't seem to offer much in the way of wheel rim protection. I'm regreting fitting the CS6 in 255/40 to 19x8.5" wheels. You only have to lightly touch against a kerb and the wheel rim is scratched. Goodyear Asymmetrics seem to have a lot wider protection strips.
Looking for tyres for 2017 Skoda Superb 4x4 . Suggestions appreciated please. https://media1.giphy.com/me...
Any of these would be great
Would it be best to have the goodyear eagle f1 supersport on the front (225 40 18) and Asymmetric 5 on the rear (255 35 18) or Asymmetric 5 all four? Supersports are not available in 255 35 18 :(
Or, michelin ps4. Driving an 09 Mercedes CLK 320 CDI SPORT
I do want the wet grip with a sporty and precise steering
Thanks
I've not tested the SS and A5 combination. In theory it should help the steering but I'm not sure how it would feel at the rear.
Asym 5 over PS4 if you end up matching
Hey Johnathan! First of all, thanks for your work!
Second, what would you recommend for G21 320d? Do you think one of the tyres above is a good choice? A lot of driving on german autobahns, so braking performance and stability on high speeds is important
All these are good choices, a lot of BMW drviers love the Asymmetric 5
I am thinking of changing the stock RE050a run flats on my newly purchased 2012 e89 z4 20i (soon to be remapped up to 260bhp) to non run flats. Very unhappy with the handling of the car which, from the poor reviews, I am attributing to the stock bridgestone run flats. Initially considering GY Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 but unsure if should I try for higher performance tyres, like F1 SuperSport/PS4S/Sport Contact 6 etc. My wheels are 19 inch rims so tyre sizes are 225/35/R19 front and 255/30/R19 rear. What are your thoughts?
Lots of Z4 peeps LOVE the Asym 5, but I'd probably aim for supersports if you're into driving enjoyment :)
Thanks for the reply. Not sure if I'm looking in the wrong places but I can't find the GY F1 SuperSports for the rears (255/30/R19), only the fronts (225/35/R19). Should they not do the right size for my rears, would it be worth getting the SuperSports on the front and the Asym 5 on the rears? Or just Asym 5 on all four corners?
For a Mini F56 JCW, daily driver, never track day but often used on curvy roads, what do you racommend?
F1 SuperSport if you can get it in your size :)
Thanks a lot ;)
If I can't find the size, do you think that the CS6 could be the best alternative?
Sorry, I meant PC6
The video covers my thoughts :) If you want handling over comfort, then that's the best choice, the Asym 5 is a good mix
Can't decide between PS4 and Conti6 for AUDI S1 Quattro tuned - any benefits of either when using 4x4 ideally the least understeer would make sense... Daily driver tyres, in UK weather.
Michelin currently offer £40 saving on 4 new tyres.
Goodyear £25 off 4 tyres.
I've not tried with an S1, or AWD so hard to say, but I've generally found the PC6 more on the nose.
Bit late to this one but hoping you can advise me anyway. I've got an evo 9 thats pretty modified so obviously comfort isn't a priority. I'm not sure whether to go for the ps4 or eagle f1 because I live in scotland so its usually wet!
Quite a unique car, have you asked on owners forums to see what others usually use?
Most people seem to run Nankang Ns2 but I'm driving it quite often so it can't be a garage queen. For this reason I'd like a tyre that performs in the wet and the dry
I'd probably avoid that if you want peak wet weather grip.
Between the PS4 and Asym 5 you have my thoughts and data in this video, there's not much more I can add. PS4 a bit more comfort but a bit more wet grip.
Hi, I'm driving a W213 E250 mercedes E class and so far I'm amazed by the recommendations from tyre review! My car is coming 2 years old and because I'm extremely particulars about tire noise, I've since tried 4 different sets and brands base on 19 inch staggered so just sharing for those who are as fussy as me. First set was OEM Michelin Primacy 3 ZP (Run flat) but I find it too noisy and hard so I changed to Yokohama V552 for front and V551 for rear as they do not have matching size. However, Yoko side walls are way to soft to handle the car weight, comfort was compromised and you can feel the car over the smallest stones or uneven road surface... so I gave up and changed to Bridgestone T005A. T005A was indeed a quiet and reasonable comfort tyre but too risky for wet conditions....there's a few occasions that nearly kissing trees and road railing during rainy days. I give them up immediately after the launch of Goodyear F1A5. So far the eagle is good. Comfortable and quiet but not after 20k km of usage... The tires are now a bit loud (might be due to non-rotation since it is staggered size) I'm hoping to get something more quiet and comfortable so hoping Tire Review is able to provide right answers. Else, I'll have to take the F1A5 again as so far that's 1 of the best options. Thanks in advance and pls note that the above statement was made purely out of my own handling experience with those rubbers and just sharing my 2 cts worth.
Great comment, good information, feel free to review your tyres on the site properly if you haven't already :)
You've not said the sizes, or really what you're after, but if you like the Goodyear you can see how the two main other options will be in this video.
Primacy 4 is also a great choice if you want high comfort and low noise, see the latest 16" test
Thanks! I'm actually buying back to 19 inch staggered 245/40 and 275/35 and non-run flat since I've just changed to a nice sets of full forge rims. I've used PS4 before but don't think available in my tire profile and review on PS4S is it's noiser than F1 A5? I've been buying tires based on your input and so far never goes wrong. Thanks tyre review and please continue and keep up with the great work!
19" and comfort required, I'd have a look at the Falken FK510 :)
https://www.tyrereviews.co....
Hello!
I need new tires for my Lancia Delta Integrale.
For my 16" wheels I can only buy tires like Goodyear EGP2 or the old Pirelli P7.
Would it be worthwhile to upgrade to 17" and drive tires like PS4, F1 ?
It would be nice to keep the original look, but it would be also nice to improve the handling.
What would you recommend?
Lend me the Integrale for a few weeks and I'll find out... :D
Can you get the Maxxis HP5 in the original sizes?
Or even the PremiumContact 6
Haha! Thank you for the answer. Help me to built up the engine (is in work),than you can do some testdrives ))).
I can get the HP5 in 215/45/16, CP6 only in 205/45/16 (think it`s too small for 280 HP?). AD08RS or NS2R are available in 225/45/16, but for 1-3 track visits in the year I don`t need a tracktire with bad whet performance for the rest of the time. But the would make fur in thr dry for sure)).
So HP5 is an idea? You said in your 205/55/16-test, ìt`s one of the tires with the most sporty feel.
Thank you for your help!
Any time :)
If you can get the HP5 in the correct size I'd go for that, they seemed to hold up on track well but I think they will have quite high wear, but I don't suppose you'll be doing a lot of miles so that won't be an issue!
Photos when the car is finished please!
Ok, thank you!
I will try the HP5. I will not spend a lot of time on track. Only some rounds for fun. Don´t want to kill my engine again (( or crash the car. https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
What an awesome looking car, it looks mint! <3
Thanks a lot !
Old piktures, But the body ist still ok. Killed the engine on the Hockenheimring bevore 14 years. After that I had no time and no money for it. Now I bought a lot of parts and started to work on it. But it will take some time to get finished.
Thanks for the consultation and keep your good work on!
HI, can you please highlight the differences between GoodYear F1 assy5 and GoodYear EffiPro ..
the size is 225/45 r17, the priority is comfort..
Thanks!
Go EGP2 for sure, the Asymmetric 5 is more sporty
Thanks!
Have to admit your reviews are amazing! Keep going!
I'm having a hard time picking between the PS4 PC6 and EagleF1 you reviewed.
I drive an '03 BMW 525i Touring and was looking at viking protech as a budget option. its not a fast or sporty car to be honest. then i decided against that and started reading up on Primacy 4 as I've had the P3 on my Mondeo and liked them.. After watching your review I kind of want to try the Continentals but am worried they would be too loud and hard on the suspension (car has the original sports suspension on it). What would you recommend out of the three?
I think the Asym 5 will have the balance you want :)
Hi, I can confirm that Michelin PS4 is too soft, if you take the corners very hard, the sidewall is not hard enough. I use them on the front wheels on a Bmw 320d E46, 225 40 18. And keep in mind that I inflate them to 2.8 bars, much more than the Bmw recommends, because otherwise, the tyres would be even softer. But the worst experience I had was with Dunlop SportMaxx RT2, mounted on the front wheels, they were horribly soft, in hard corners, they simply run on the lateral wall. Very dissapointing tyre. I attached a picture with the Michelin and one with Dunlop to see what I mean https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
On the rear wheels I use Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2, with 255 35 18, which seem to have harder sidewalls, you can see the wear pattern after hard cornering :)) https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
Many thanks for finding all that out. Went into my local Ford dealer today, they had a brand new Fiesta ST2 with 17" wheels which had just arrived from the factory, it did indeed have the Pilot Sport 4 205/45 ZR17 DT1 tyres on so they must have dropped the Super Sports from the Fiesta ST. Will get the DT1's ( 642416 ), hopefully a bit better in the wet than the Super Sports. Many thanks again for your help.
Anytime :) Let me know how you find the new tyres!
I've got a Fiesta ST MK8 which
I'll finish my comment here ! Got a Fiesta ST MK 8 which came with Michelin Supersports 205/45 ZR 17 ( 88 Y ) which are great in the dry but a bit iffy in the wet. Looking at PS4 as replacement but there's 2 versions on the Michelin website, one which has an A rating in the wet (product number 149173) and one that has a B rating in the wet ( product number 642416 ), the one with a B rating in the wet has DT1 in its description which I think means new tread ?
You are correct that DT1 means "improved tread pattern" in Michelin speak, so it's interesting they've dropped a wet grip category. I'll ask Michelin directly and report back
Many thanks.
Michelin have provided a wonderfully detailed answer! Pasted below
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Ref your enquiry, neither of the tyres has a specific manufacturer marking but there is a story behind them……..
149173 is designed as the replacement market fitment for cars with the same 205/45 R 17 tyre size all round, but it is also the recommended front tyre for the Alpine AS1 and has to work well as a pair with the rear which is a 235/45 R 17.
642416 DT1 indeed has a different tread, which is specifically tuned for the Ford Fiesta ST 2018. Sometimes the requirements of these specific vehicle tunings change the performance of a tyre in another area just a little and it seems that this has just pushed the tyre over the threshold into wet B grade.
Practically, the performance of the tyres will be extremely close. My advice is if the car is a Fiesta, use 642416, if not 149173.
I have a z4m coupe, would you considering mixing tyre model front to back? I'm thinking f1 supersport for the 225 wide fronts: sharper steering feel and turn in, dials out some understeer, for the odd trackday the fronts get most punishment. And then asymmetric 5 on the rear: the z4m coupe has a bit of a stiff rear end so softer tyre smooths out the bumps and makes the rear more predictable, also a little less rear grip so more fun. What do you think?
Sorry I missed this. I understand your theory, but without testing it I'm not sure how it would feel. IF you've already done this, let me know how it is!
I had four brand new F1A3 fitted to my Audi A4 (FF) back in 2016, and strangely found the front pair had worn out so quickly (after less than 11,000km / 6,800 miles) that I had to have them replaced before the MOT scheduled for December 2019, while the rear pair still have 90% treadepth. I bought a new pair of PS4 and fitted to the front deliberately to test the Michelin, and after 5 months (May 2020) I had the front and rear rotated at the time of brake fluid change. Guess what, since the rotation with the F1A3 back in the front axle, I found the handling feel is better than the PS4 !! Well done Goodyear with an outdated F1A3 beating the newer PS4 by some margin. (I think it would be unfair to compare a worn pair of F1A3 against a new pair of PS4 at the time of replacement last December, but in fact the worn pair of F1A3 gave me a very similar feel to the new pair of PS4 !!)
(I live in the far east and there is no lockdown here. Wearing surgical mask do save you from the virus)
Handling will be better, but I'm going to assume the comfort levels were lower? That seems to be the usual trade, and the PS4 seems to have moved more towards comfort this time.
Cannot really comment on the comfort level, as i had replaced all 4 suspensions to Bilstein a few years ago....
I've used the PS4 in 18 and 17 wheels, both cars are front wheel drive. The heaviest one (17'') would eat two sets in the front for each in the back. In the other car they almost lasted the same on both axles. The lightest car had the tyres last a lot longer on the front axle compared to the other car, but not as much on the rear.
I guess it's a very weight sensitive tyre from my experience.
That seems to be the case, heavier / more powerful cars seem to use them faster. Which is an obvious statement, but the delta between high wear and low wear seems bigger than in a lot of tyres
Another good review. I don't own one car with >18 inch wheels so this is definitely relevant. Thanks.
As it stands, I'm on PS4 on all 3 cars. What surprised me the most was wear. The Audi came with Cont Sport Contact 5 (in 2015) Got 18k out of those tyres before they went. I'm now on my 2nd set of PS4 and I don't think i'll get much more than just over 10k on the front. Bar that, excellent tyre especially in the wet. Will likely continue with that. And yes, I've had a right moan at Michelin about not putting the 4S on the market for us in the UK. Thanks again Jon.
(oh and please, next test for us minnows in tyres - fast road/track tyres. Toyo/Yoko/Michelin PSS etc??)
The wear on the PS4 seems a little random, some people get excellent mileage from them, but others seem to get very average wear, it's quite unusual for a Michelin tyre.
Internal compound update or different production places lines? Maybe you can ask Michelin...Wear should figure in the new EU tyre labels from May 2021...
But the reason "very weight sensitive tyre" can be the first fundamental reason, indeed.