Michelin Premium PILOT SPORT 4
9.3 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 23 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
158,00 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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.
Tyre variants (4)
Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528703088059 SAP: 308805
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 RP
C A B Price from 158,00 € 
Reinforced profile 
OE: Bmw 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Your size 225/45 R18 95W XL EAN: 3528709358828 SAP: 935882
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4, RP, MO
C A B Price from 159,10 € Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes 
Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528706515903 SAP: 651590
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 RP
A B B Price from 166,20 € Reinforced profile OE: Bmw Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528705040697 SAP: 504069
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4, RP, ZP, *
B B B Price from 180,15 € Reinforced profile OE: Bmw 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 3528703088059
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
158,00 €
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
163,73 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 5 days
167,68 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
173,98 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 5 days
188,17 €
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Rating and verdict
How the Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 evaluated
9.3 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,3 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 91 of 95
96 +6,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 90 of 95
98 +11,4 %
Aquaplaning
beats 74 of 76
98 +4,4 %
wet handling
beats 62 of 79
90 +3,0 %
Dry beats 78 of 95
83 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 82 of 95
94 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 63 of 80
89 +1,2 %
Economy beats 49 of 80
62 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 78
47 −2,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 45 of 62
79 +11,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 54 of 77
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 42 of 76
58 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 59 of 69
84 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 96 % Dry 83 % 🏆 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
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
For dynamic driving precise steering
Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 stands in size 225/45 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,3 158,00 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 109,71 € better and cheaper 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 139,93 € better and cheaper 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 149,30 € better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 158,00 € This tyre 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 140,68 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 132,57 € 
Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 100,81 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 165,24 € 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 111,74 € 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 115,68 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 137,92 € 
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 205,05 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 163,84 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 101,47 € 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 121,08 € 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 120,33 € 
Bridgestone S001 7.3 149,77 € 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 134,94 € 
Yokohama V107 7.3 116,68 € 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 110,57 € 
Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 102,83 € 
Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 6.8 110,42 € 
Yokohama V701 6.5 115,36 € 
Yokohama V105 6.2 142,67 € 
Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 74,38 € 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 74,81 € 5,4 Median 7,6 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 74,81 € −83,19 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 109,71 € −48,29 €
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 74,81 € −83,19 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 109,71 € −48,29 € rank in the group of 27 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.8 109,71 € −48,29 €
- 2. 9.5 139,93 € −18,07 €
- 3. 9.4 149,30 € −8,70 €
- 4. 9.3 158,00 €
- 5. 9.1 140,68 € −17,32 €
- 6. 8.8 132,57 € −25,43 €
- 7. 8.5 100,81 € −57,19 €
- 7. 8.5 165,24 € +7,24 €
- 9. 8.4 111,74 € −46,26 €
- 10. 8.2
- 11. 8.1 115,68 € −42,32 €
- 12. 7.9 137,92 € −20,08 €
- 13. 7.8 205,05 € +47,05 €
- 14. 7.6 163,84 € +5,84 €
- 14. 7.6 101,47 € −56,53 €
- 16. 7.5 121,08 € −36,92 €
- 16. 7.5 120,33 € −37,67 €
- 18. 7.3 149,77 € −8,23 €
- 18. 7.3 134,94 € −23,06 €
- 18. 7.3 116,68 € −41,32 €
- 21. 7.1 110,57 € −47,43 €
- 22. 6.9 102,83 € −55,17 €
- 23. 6.8 110,42 € −47,58 €
- 24. 6.5 115,36 € −42,64 €
- 25. 6.2 142,67 € −15,33 €
- 26. 5.4 74,38 € −83,62 €
- 26. 5.4 74,81 € −83,19 €
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-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code308805
EAN3528703088059
EU energy label C A B (71 dB)
C A B (71 dB) Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT SPORT 4
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - RP
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV SUITABLE
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Michelin PILOT SPORT 4.
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Fulda
SPORTCONTROL 2
7.0
This tyre
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PILOT SPORT 4
9.3
from 158 €
Reference tyre
Hankook
K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3
8.4
from 124 €
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
2×
2× Top 3 
3×
3× Average placement 2,3
2025
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
158,00 €
Lowest for the period
151,55 €
Highest for the period
158,00 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.