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Michelin Premium

PILOT SPORT 4

9.4
PTI – Pneutesty Index
outstanding ✓ 23 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/35 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
177,10 €
in 255/35 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 255/35 R18 Speed / Load: 94Y XL
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 177,10 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Current prices for size 255/35 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Pilot Sport 4 evaluated

9.4
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,4 / 10 · outstanding PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/35 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 98
+7 % 23 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 98
+12 % 21 tests
Aquaplaning 98
+4 % 17 tests
wet handling 90
+3 % 21 tests
Dry 84
+3 % 24 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 94
+6 % 22 tests
dry handling 89
+1 % 20 tests
Economy 76
+4 % 18 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 47
−2 % 17 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 80
+12 % 3 Tests
Noise and comfort 84
≈ average 17 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 56
≈ average 16 tests
ride comfort 84
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 98 %
Drybetter than 84 %
Economybetter than 76 %
Noise and comfortbetter than 84 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 14× 1st place in 14 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 20× 1st–3rd place in 20 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
ROF (run-flat technology)
ROF (run-flat technology) Safe driving even after a puncture
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 stands in size 255/35 R18

Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,4 177,10 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.9 134,53 € better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 171,70 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 177,10 € This tyre Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 161,38 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 275,64 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 217,70 € Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 110,00 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 125,83 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 8.0 143,76 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 108,65 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 135,70 € Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 95,41 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 131,52 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 172,71 € Yokohama V107 7.3 138,60 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 122,48 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 118,79 € Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 135,19 € Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 6.8 106,20 € Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 92,71 € Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.3 80,36 €
5,3 median 7,6 9,9
2. rank in the group of 22 compared
86 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,8 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 134,53 € −42,57 €
  2. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 171,70 € −5,40 €
  3. 2. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 This tyre 177,10 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 161,38 € −15,72 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 275,64 € +98,54 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 217,70 € +40,60 €
  7. 6. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 110,00 € −67,10 €
  8. 8. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 125,83 € −51,27 €
  9. 9. 8.0 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 143,76 € −33,34 €
  10. 10. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 108,65 € −68,45 €
  11. 11. 7.6 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 135,70 € −41,40 €
  12. 12. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 95,41 € −81,69 €
  13. 12. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 131,52 € −45,58 €
  14. 14. 7.4 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 172,71 € −4,39 €
  15. 15. 7.3 Yokohama V107 138,60 € −38,50 €
  16. 16. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 122,48 € −54,62 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2
  18. 17. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 118,79 € −58,31 €
  19. 19. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER UHP 135,19 € −41,91 €
  20. 20. 6.8 Giti GITISPORT S2 XL BSW 106,20 € −70,90 €
  21. 21. 6.2 Nankang AS-2+ XL 92,71 € −84,39 €
  22. 22. 5.3 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 80,36 € −96,74 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

177 € ÷ 38 792 km × 100
0,46 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 255/35 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 0,34 €
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 0,46 €

Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,0 vs 9,4).

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/35 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height35 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code316051
EAN3528703160519
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripA NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT SPORT 4
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
ROF (dojazdová technológia) Áno - ZP
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Vhodné pre elektro Áno - EV SUITABLE
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
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ADVAN Sport V105
6.2
This tyre
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9.4
from 177 €
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Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2
Fulda
SPORTCONTROL 2
7.0
from 119 €
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 2×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 2,3
2025
5. place
Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test 255/55 R18 2025
10 tyres
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1. place
Vi Bilägare Summer EV Tire Test 235/55 R19 2025
6 tyres
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2024
2. place
AutoBild Test letných SUV pneumatík 235/55 R19 2024
11 tyres
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1. place
AutoBild Test letných EV pneumatík 235/55 R19 2024
9 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/35 R18.

Current lowest
177,10 €
↘ 57,19 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
177,10 €
28.9.2026
Highest for the period
591,74 €
14.9.2026
591,74 177,10 177,10 € 10.7.2026 14.10.2026 10.7.2026: 413,66 € 10.7.2026: 413,14 € 11.7.2026: 376,15 € 11.7.2026: 436,82 € 11.7.2026: 368,78 € 11.7.2026: 360,43 € 11.7.2026: 357,91 € 12.7.2026: 425,95 € 12.7.2026: 357,91 € 13.7.2026: 425,95 € 13.7.2026: 357,91 € 14.7.2026: 425,95 € 14.7.2026: 427,02 € 14.7.2026: 358,99 € 15.7.2026: 427,02 € 15.7.2026: 358,99 € 16.7.2026: 443,12 € 16.7.2026: 427,02 € 16.7.2026: 358,99 € 17.7.2026: 427,02 € 17.7.2026: 436,82 € 17.7.2026: 368,78 € 17.7.2026: 391,14 € 17.7.2026: 387,84 € 17.7.2026: 390,48 € 18.7.2026: 431,45 € 18.7.2026: 528,63 € 18.7.2026: 532,17 € 24.7.2026: 212,96 € 25.7.2026: 214,04 € 2.8.2026: 219,05 € 15.8.2026: 202,21 € 20.8.2026: 194,81 € 13.9.2026: 434,02 € 13.9.2026: 371,21 € 14.9.2026: 591,74 € 28.9.2026: 177,10 € 3.10.2026: 197,52 € 3.10.2026: 177,10 € 14.10.2026: 177,10 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,0
★★★★☆
from 268 reviews
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Expected lifespan
38 792 km
Reliability:confidence-high
GA
ga***@libero.it
Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD · 235/45 R18 · 9 978 km
★★★★☆

<p>I chose these tires because there is a specific version for my car (T0 code), and I replaced the dreadful factory-fitted ePrimacy tires. I was looking for a sporty tire with better grip, and I am thrilled with them. They offer predictable handling and excellent road grip in both dry and wet conditions. Driving is a real pleasure! They really shine on mountain roads; the car feels stable even when driving briskly, the steering is precise, and there is no loss of traction. They perform very well in the wet, too. The only downsides are the noise level—which isn't particularly low despite the internal sound-absorbing foam—and slightly higher fuel consumption, though that is certainly due to the high grip. I haven't driven on them a huge amount yet, but the rate of tread wear seems more than acceptable.</p>

GE
GE***@VIDEOTRON.CA
Toyota 2023 Toyota GR Corolla · 235/40 R18 · 12 875 km
★★★☆☆

<p>This is my second set on this car.
Same thing happened a second time.</p><p>Excessive wear on the inside.</p><p>Great performance on dry and wet but lack in comfort and noise.</p><p>I finally decided to opt for a less performance oriented tire which equates to more comfort and less noise and will last a lot longer.</p>

CA
ca***@yahoo.com
Tesla Model 3 LR · 235/45 R18 · 805 km
★★★★☆

<p>Tire wear longer than expected</p>

KU
ku***@gmail.com
Suzuki swift sport · 195/45 R17 · 16 093 km
★★★★☆

<p>Good tyre overall, not much choice in my dimension 195/45 17, this is one of the best summer tyre choices for the Swift Sport MZ and FZ.
Very good wet grip, even in colder conditions. At 6° Celsius still confident in wet braking and wet handling. Dry grip is good but newer tyre compounds are better. After all the PS4 came out in 2016, so a newer compound like Conti PremiumContact 7 from 2022 or Hancook Ventus Evo K137 from 2025 will perform better. But only if you go to 205/45 17 dimension. In 195/45 17 you can't get the newer tyres.
The PS4 dry braking is 7.5/10 and dry handling is good, not the ultimate in feel, but very stable and high limits. Noise level medium. Relatively stiff side wall, not the best in comfort. Which is why I will go to a higher sidewall. 205/45 has 92,25mm height and now with 195/45 I have 87,75mm.
Wear after 10000 miles/16000 km is minimal, very good for how soft the compound feels.</p>

NI
ni***@gmail.com
BMW 325i · 225/45 R17 · 19 999 km
★★★★★

<p>This is the best tyre I´ve ever used, 7 track days and 2 regularity rallies plus daily use, this tyres is a shame that is not longer available, so good on wet, I even race at rain at the almost feel like I was driving on a Dry floor. Very good grip and I think they last very good for the use that I gave them.</p>

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