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PILOT SPORT 4

9.3 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 23 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 71 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
175,27 €
in 245/45 R18
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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 (1)

Your size 245/45 R18 100Y XL EAN: 3528709762564 SAP: 976256
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4, RP, ZP, *
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 175,27 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
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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 245/45 R18 among 71 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 72 measurements · 23 tests
beats 88 of 92
96 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 21 tests
beats 87 of 92
98 +11,4 %
Aquaplaning 17 tests
beats 77 of 79
98 +4,4 %
wet handling 21 tests
beats 61 of 77
90 +3,0 %
Dry from 42 measurements · 24 tests
beats 75 of 92
82 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 22 tests
beats 80 of 92
94 +5,5 %
dry handling 20 tests
beats 59 of 77
89 +1,2 %
Economy from 20 measurements · 18 tests
beats 51 of 80
64 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 17 tests
beats 39 of 79
47 −2,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 45 of 59
79 +11,5 %
Noise and comfort from 16 measurements · 17 tests
beats 54 of 77
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 16 tests
beats 43 of 77
58 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 53 of 67
84 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 96 % Dry 82 %
🏆 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
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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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
ROF (run-flat technology)
ROF (run-flat technology) Safe driving even after a puncture
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 stands in size 245/45 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 9,3 175,27 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 115,34 € better and cheaper Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 150,31 € better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 171,15 € better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 175,27 € This tyre Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 155,64 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 139,68 € Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 8.5 95,84 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 138,71 € Hankook K127B VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 119,93 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 123,94 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 108,34 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 138,26 € Kumho PS71 7.8 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 145,72 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 100,45 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 124,66 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 132,11 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 141,86 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 Yokohama V107 7.3 122,78 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 118,95 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 108,27 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 117,94 € Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 99,26 € Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 6.8 105,78 € Yokohama V105 6.2 133,55 € Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 75,00 €
5,4 Median 7,6 9,8
4. rank in the group of 27 compared
85 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,7 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 115,34 € −59,93 €
  2. 2. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 better and cheaper 150,31 € −24,96 €
  3. 3. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 better and cheaper 171,15 € −4,12 €
  4. 4. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 This tyre 175,27 €
  5. 5. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 155,64 € −19,63 €
  6. 6. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 139,68 € −35,59 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 95,84 € −79,43 €
  8. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 138,71 € −36,56 €
  9. 9. 8.4 Hankook K127B VENTUS S1 EVO3 119,93 € −55,34 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 123,94 € −51,33 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 108,34 € −66,93 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 138,26 € −37,01 €
  13. 13. 7.8 Kumho PS71
  14. 14. 7.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 145,72 € −29,55 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 100,45 € −74,82 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 124,66 € −50,61 €
  17. 16. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 132,11 € −43,16 €
  18. 18. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 141,86 € −33,41 €
  19. 18. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+
  20. 18. 7.3 Yokohama V107 122,78 € −52,49 €
  21. 21. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 118,95 € −56,32 €
  22. 22. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 108,27 € −67,00 €
  23. 22. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 117,94 € −57,33 €
  24. 24. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 99,26 € −76,01 €
  25. 25. 6.8 Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 105,78 € −69,49 €
  26. 26. 6.2 Yokohama V105 133,55 € −41,72 €
  27. 27. 5.4 Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 75,00 € −100,27 €
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.

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Supersport
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Selected size 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code976256
EAN3528709762564
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT SPORT 4
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
ROF (run-flat technology) Yes - ZP
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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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 245/45 R18.

Current lowest
175,27 €
↗ 3,56 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
166,20 €
9.9.2026
Highest for the period
175,27 €
8.11.2026
175,27 166,20 175,27 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 169,25 € 17.8.2026: 167,59 € 26.8.2026: 169,79 € 26.8.2026: 171,95 € 27.8.2026: 171,83 € 9.9.2026: 166,20 € 21.9.2026: 169,52 € 24.9.2026: 166,20 € 8.10.2026: 169,52 € 27.10.2026: 171,95 € 8.11.2026: 175,27 €

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