Supersport

Michelin Premium

PILOT SPORT 4 S

Name: Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S
Brand: Michelin
SKU: michelin-pilot-sport-4s
Rating: 9.2 (31 reviews)

PTI – Pneutesty Index

✓ 31 tyre tests

PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available

Price from

126,71 €

in 225/40 R18

Select a size ↓

Choose your size

Which sizes it's made in

Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.

Widthin millimetres

ProfileAspect ratio (%)

Rim diameterin inches

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.

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 225/40 R18 92Y XL EAN: 3528705761912 SAP: 576191

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S, RP

B Price from 126,71 €

Reinforced profile

Rim protection

View prices →

Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 3528705761912

Current prices for size 225/40 R18.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

In stock

126,71 €

Buy →

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,7 (3 735 reviews)

Delivery within 3 days

132,88 €

Buy →

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,7 (1 827 reviews)

Delivery within 3 days

133,54 €

Buy →

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (330 reviews)

Delivery within 4 days

140,93 €

Buy →

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

Delivery within 8 days

149,14 €

Buy →

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,8 (186 reviews)

Delivery within 10 days

186,54 €

Buy →

Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.

Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S evaluated

PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,2 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available

✓ Disciplines

Wet from 103 measurements · 29 tests

+4,9 %

Breakdown „Wet“

wet braking 29 tests

+10,6 %

Aquaplaning 25 tests

≈ average

wet handling 28 tests

+2,3 %

Dry from 60 measurements · 30 tests

+4,4 %

Breakdown „Dry“

dry braking 29 tests

+7,2 %

dry handling 30 tests

+2,4 %

Economy from 25 measurements · 25 tests no wear measurement

−4,2 %

Breakdown „Economy“

efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 25 tests

−5,2 %

Noise and comfort from 21 measurements · 24 tests

≈ average

Breakdown „Noise and comfort“

quietness (measured and subjective noise) 21 tests

≈ average

ride comfort

Not measured.

poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+

✓ Strengths and weaknesses

Strength

Dry 95 %

Noise and comfort 85 %

Wet 80 %

Weakness

efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) −5 % below average

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 Test winner 12× 1st place in 12 tests counted in PTI

🏆 Top 3 24× 1st–3rd place in 24 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

Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure

Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S stands in size 225/40 R18

Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 9,2 126,71 €

Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 107,33 € better and cheaper

Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 104,74 € better and cheaper

Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 104,74 € better and cheaper

Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 90,29 € better and cheaper

Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 122,66 € better and cheaper

Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 111,61 € better and cheaper

Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 126,71 € This tyre

Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 97,96 €

Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 98,51 €

Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 93,40 €

Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 97,50 €

Kumho PS72 8.5 75,30 €

Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5

Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 84,43 €

Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 94,98 €

Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 89,96 €

Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 115,38 €

Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 111,38 €

Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 97,77 €

Kumho PS71 7.8 266,60 €

Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 108,52 €

Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 104,96 €

Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 77,10 €

Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 95,15 €

Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 88,70 €

Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 65,23 €

Bridgestone S001 7.3 92,00 €

Yokohama V107 7.3 97,29 €

Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 98,94 €

Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 87,94 €

Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 82,52 €

Pirelli PZERO 7.0 114,18 €

Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 86,90 €

Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 92,36 €

Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 81,64 €

Yokohama V701 6.5 84,83 €

Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 80,50 €

Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 75,12 €

Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 83,53 €

Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 52,22 €

Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 71,80 €

Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.4 63,58 €

4,4 Median 7,7 9,8

4.4 weakest in the group

Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 63,58 € −63,13 € 9.8 best in the group

Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 107,33 € −19,38 €

7. rank in the group of 42 compared

83 % of tyres are weaker in this group

+1,5 above the group median group median 7,7

−0,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8

💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.

9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 107,33 € −19,38 € 9.7 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 104,74 € −21,97 € 9.6 Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 104,74 € −21,97 €

Show all tyres in the ranking (42)

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Supersport

Tyres for powerful cars, where nothing is compromised — Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S is one of them. Compound, construction and tread pattern are all subordinated to grip and stability. Tread life and comfort rank well below them, which is worth knowing before you buy.