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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 205/50 R17 among 65 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
139,64 €
in 205/50 R17
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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 (1)

Your size 205/50 R17 93Y XL EAN: 3528705258689 SAP: 525868
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 139,64 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile 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 205/50 R17 among 65 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 72 measurements · 23 tests
beats 84 of 85
99 +7,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 21 tests
beats 83 of 85
98 +11,4 %
Aquaplaning 17 tests
beats 70 of 72
98 +4,4 %
wet handling 21 tests
beats 62 of 70
90 +3,0 %
Dry from 42 measurements · 24 tests
beats 79 of 85
94 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 22 tests
beats 82 of 85
94 +5,5 %
dry handling 20 tests
beats 64 of 70
89 +1,2 %
Economy from 20 measurements · 18 tests
beats 43 of 74
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 17 tests
beats 30 of 73
47 −2,1 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 46 of 58
79 +11,5 %
Noise and comfort from 16 measurements · 17 tests
beats 53 of 70
76 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 16 tests
beats 41 of 70
58 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 46 of 59
84 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 99 % Dry 94 % Noise and comfort 76 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 205/50 R17 from 23 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 205/50 R17 2. place of 65 rated
🏆 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
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 stands in size 205/50 R17

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 18 compared
+1,8 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,5
💡 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 (18)
  1. 1. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 better and cheaper 130,24 € −9,40 €
  2. 2. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 This tyre 139,64 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 121,50 € −18,14 €
  4. 4. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 85,45 € −54,19 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Hankook K127E ION EVO E 107,90 € −31,74 €
  6. 6. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 111,31 € −28,33 €
  7. 7. 7.8 Kumho PS71 139,79 € +0,15 €
  8. 8. 7.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 133,89 € −5,75 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 (US71) 136,43 € −3,21 €
  10. 9. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 98,16 € −41,48 €
  11. 9. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 92,08 € −47,56 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Bridgestone POTENZA S001 75,81 € −63,83 €
  13. 13. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 98,04 € −41,60 €
  14. 13. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 93,20 € −46,44 €
  15. 15. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 89,68 € −49,96 €
  16. 16. 6.8 Toyo Proxes Sport
  17. 17. 5.4 Nexen N'FERA RU1 189,20 € +49,56 €
  18. 17. 5.4 Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 71,45 € −68,19 €
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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code525868
EAN3528705258689
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT SPORT 4
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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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 205/50 R17.

Current lowest
139,64 €
↘ 3,42 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
134,66 €
9.9.2026
Highest for the period
144,59 €
22.6.2026
144,59 134,66 139,64 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 144,59 € 24.6.2026: 144,45 € 25.6.2026: 144,38 € 25.6.2026: 139,67 € 27.7.2026: 135,05 € 29.7.2026: 139,67 € 10.8.2026: 135,05 € 21.8.2026: 137,51 € 27.8.2026: 136,90 € 9.9.2026: 134,66 € 21.9.2026: 137,35 € 24.9.2026: 134,66 € 8.10.2026: 137,35 € 13.10.2026: 139,67 € 29.10.2026: 139,64 € 3.11.2026: 139,67 € 6.11.2026: 139,64 € 8.11.2026: 139,64 €

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