Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

6^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV - Official Image

Across 9 summer SUV/EV-SUV tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows an emphatically performance-led profile: consistently elite wet safety and stability (especially aquaplaning resistance) plus very strong handling balance, translating into frequent overall wins (five 1st places) and a strong average overall position (2.6). When competition and evaluation include efficiency/value metrics, its standing drops despite still-solid dynamic performance, highlighting that this tyre prioritizes grip and control over running-cost optimisation.

Its clearest recurring drawbacks are cost/efficiency-related (high price, higher rolling resistance/energy consumption) and, in mixed on/off-road “SUV” testing, weaker traction in loose surfaces like sand/mud and only mid-pack comfort/noise. Overall it is a top-tier choice for drivers prioritizing wet performance and road handling, with compromises in value and EV efficiency.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance (Braking/Handling/Grip) Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking (46.8 m) in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test (255/55 R18)
• 1st place wet braking in 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (235/55 R19) and 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (225/65 R17)
• 1st place wet handling in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test (71.4 s) and 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (86.8 km/h)
• 1st place wet circle and wet handling suite in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (wet circle 1/12; wet handling 1/12)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• Straight-line aquaplaning 1st in 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test (90.9 km/h), 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road (87.8 km/h), 2024 EV Tyre Test (95.5 km/h), 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (93.3 km/h), 2023 EV vs UHP (83.8 km/h), 2023 Best SUV Tyres (95.9 km/h), 2020 ViBilagare SUV (90.4 km/h), 2020 Auto Bild AllRad (89.7 km/h)
• Curved aquaplaning 1st in 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2.74 m/s²) and 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (2.95 m/s²); 2nd in 2023 EV vs UHP (8.93 m/s², +2.3% from best)
Dry Handling & Road Dynamics Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (103.3 km/h)
• 2nd place dry handling in 2024 EV Tyre Test (70.9 km/h, +0.6% from best) and 2020 Auto Bild AllRad (112.1 km/h, +0.1% from best)
• Subjective dry handling 1st (perfect score) in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test (tied 1/7)
Overall Competitive Record / Awards Strong Details
• Overall winner 1/9 with 'Exemplary' rating in 2024 EV Tyre Test
• Overall 1st in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test (1/7), 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (1/12), 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (1/8), and 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (1/10)

Performance Weaknesses

Efficiency / Rolling Resistance / EV Energy Use Strong Details
• Rolling resistance 8/9 (+44% from best) in 2024 EV Tyre Test (7.99 kg/t); energy consumption 4/8 (+4.9% from best)
• Rolling resistance 8/10 (+40.4% from best) and energy consumption 8/10 (+15.9% from best) in 2023 EV Tyres vs UHP (8 kg/t; 15.3 kWh/100km)
• Rolling resistance mid-to-lower pack in multiple SUV tests: 6/9 (+16.6%) in 2026 Summer SUV; 7/11 (+14.6%) in 2024 Summer SUV; 8/12 (+13.7%) in 2023 Best SUV Tyres
Value / Purchase Price Strong Details
• Value ranking 7/8 (+61% from best) in 2024 EV Tyre Test (23.42 price/1000)
• Price 10/10 (+126% from best) in 2023 EV Tyres vs UHP (400)
• Price 11/12 (+103.3% from best) in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (610) and 10/10 (+75.4% from best) in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (605)
Off-road Loose-Surface Traction (Sand/Mud) & Mixed-Surface Consistency Moderate Details
• Sand traction 10/12 (+12.9% from best) in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested; sand traction 9/11 (+21.1%) and mud traction 8/11 (+9.6%) in 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test
• Gravel handling 9/10 (+2.9% from best) in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test (despite gravel traction 1/10)
• Sand traction only mid-pack in 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test (5/9, +7.3%)
Noise & Comfort (Subjective/Measured) Moderate Details
• Noise 9/10 (+4.7% from best) in 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test; noise 8/10 (+3.1%) in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
• Subjective comfort 5/7 (+60% from best) in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test; subjective noise 6/8 (+50% from best) in 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test
• Noise frequently mid-pack: 7/11 in 2024 Summer SUV; 7/10 in 2023 EV vs UHP; 6/9 in 2026 Summer SUV

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV finishes fifth and is described as a wet-weather specialist with the largest aquaplaning reserves in the test, posting the highest straight-line float speed by a clea...

Strong:
Gravel Traction, Straight Aqua

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2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is a solid performer earning fifth place with the best wet braking performance and excellent aquaplaning resistance. It shows strong off-road capabilities, particular...

Strong:
Grass Traction, Gravel Traction, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking

Weak:
Noise, Gravel Handling

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2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test

2025

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV emerged as the overall test winner, displaying consistently high performance across wet and dry conditions. It excelled particularly in wet handling and aquaplaning r...

Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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