Are the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season Tires Any Good?
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- Welcome to 4K Motoring! If you haven't already, please consider hitting that like button and subscribing to the channel. Today we have a quick video discussing our experiences with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 A/S tires on our 2001 Corvette and 2019 Audi Q3. We know that tire discussions can be very polarizing, but these are just a few of our thoughts and experiences.
If you have experience with the Pilot Sport line, we'd love to hear your thoughts! If you have found a better tire, let us know in the comments below!
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I put these on my base 09 C6. They will not break loose at all! Old tires broke loose in so easy. So sticky. I had no idea tires made such a difference.
Thanks for the video, I have a Corvette and a Q3 and im glad you mentioned about the performance of the same tire in both cars
Nice video! Well done!!
I couldn’t agree more, I have a set of 275/40/ 20s on my 2018 Challenger R/T Scatpack and love um! No understeer or oversteer in high speed turns! 😎
Nice vid btw, new subscriber.
I've got these ordered for my 2016 RT. Was wondering how much noise they generate. The BFGs I have now have a growl up to 45 mph, and I'm sick of it. I'm hoping to have a quiet set this time.
I need a good set 😊 thanks for the advice
I just subscribed so now I'm catching up on your videos... I put these tires...
A set of Bilstien shocks & new Moog sway bar end links & its like driving a new car... Enjoy your C5...
Great video! I just got a set of Pilot Sport A/S 4 ZP's on my 2014 Corvette Stingray. Nice tire!
Good choice!
I have an 2015 Audi A4 S-Line Quattro. When I got it 2 years ago, it had some Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Given the way they were handling, the wear they had when I got the car, I was happily surprised they lasted me 2 full summers. I went for these A/S 4 as a replacement, just got em today. I believe they're the best of both world in terms of grip, durability and versatility/dependability. They're premium tires in terms of price compared to other brands, but performance and safety has no price.
Just this morning I purchased the last set of these in all of Canada at Kal tire for a C6 Z06.
Thanks for you review! Getting a set for my 2019 Camaro SS
You'll love them!
Just put some on my 2016 corolla hatch and think was probably overkill but I’m sure they will be good
You're from Raleigh! I saw the car on the right side of the house! Me too! Born here!
Thanks for watching!
Just put a set on my 370z. NICE!!
Thought about getting some of these tires for my C5. But I could only find 275-18’s as the widest for the rear on Tire Rack. Since my wheels are 1 inch wider than stock, I wanted a 295-18 for the rear; so I went with Continental Extreme Contact tires, and they’ve really done very well!
That's great! Tire supply seems to be a difficult topic here lately, like everything else
its funny because the situation is flipped for me, i was gonna get the Continental Extreme Contacts for my 2018 kia stinger gt, but couldnt get them in stock, so i went with the pilot A/S 4s
Thanks bro! That's all I needed to know. $188, a piece in my town - all-season, Michelin.
188$?!?! I just paid 416 a piece.
I paid 980$ for all 4 sets
I would imagine the All-Season versions are great for most states. For CA and AZ, Pilot Sport 4S are nearly perfect! This is due to the hot weather with no harsh winters. I looked at many other brands and the Michelins looked and rated the best for me. Ride on!
High heat would be their one enemy! The 4s is also an excellent choice!
Are they though? Half the life noisier and not nearly as smooth I'm contemplating it now
Hi Chris, thanks for the review! I intend to install a set on my Q7, 21" rim ... limited selection, but I'm glad this option is well received by the community. Quick aside - you want a set of Vette rims?
I noticed that sizing was an issue even when I got mine, which is why I had to go for the all season on the rear of my vette.
Since upgrading I do like the current rooms I have but I wouldn't mind a second set. Feel free to reach out via email. 4Kmotoring@gmail.com
Just bought them for my son’s C5- good to know!
He won't be disappointed!
Lucky son 😂. Wish my folks would buy me car parts.
Have these tires on our '15 Volvo V60 Cross Country and I really appreciate their firm connected feel with the road. They provide very confident steering response and are not a harsh ride but you are connected to the road...optimal combination in my opinion. We have about 10k miles on them and wear is minimal and noise level is nothing objectionable. Am considering the same tire for my MINI Roadster S and will likley be a preferred replaced from the Michelin Pilot SS on our '19 BMW 230i xDrive in my Midwest driving conditions.
I currently have the AS3+ on my boosted Mustang and they do very well. I think the performance difference between the AS3 and PS4S is marginal and I can still drive the Mustang in the cold without worry.
I have a set of AS4 on the way for my C7. If they are anything like the AS3+ I’ll be happy.
Aside from a few hot laps in the middle of summer around VIR, I have not found anything these tires aren't perfect for yet. Literally any condition, they are the right tool for the job.
Planning on getting these to replace my nitto tires. Nittos are great in the summer but terrible in the winter.
I actually replaced my Nitto 555s with these, huge improvement all around
@@4KMotoring Nice, im looking forward to it. How much do 17 inch tall 285 wide tires cost?
I bought a Jaguar F-type rear wheel drive that came on Yokohama Advan Sport
a/s and they run pretty well dry, but they are a handful in the wet. Really quite bad in the wet honestly. They also burn off fairly quick. My tires are staggered size so I really need longer tread wear since I can't rotate them. I run Michelin Premier a/s on my Accord Coupe and I love them so I did some research on high performance Michelin and these tires keep rising to the top ( or near the top) in testing. I ordered a set that will be installed 8/8/23. I'll edit this towards the end of November 2023 with my notes on how these tire perform for me. I drive this car spirited to hard so I understand the mileage won't be outstanding, but I'm more looking for great wet/dry traction decent mileage.
Living in Northern Virginia I get four true seasons and I need an a/s tire so I really appreciate your review!
Great video, thank you, it pushed me off the fence to place my order for the a/s 4's.
Same! A year and a half, and about 25k miles later on my supra I had to replace them, I went with ordering another set of the same for use in Maryland. While I kept summer Pilot sport tires up front.
@ericfan1223 2 rain storms later (one was REDICULOUSLY heavy rain) and I can say that these tires are great in the rain so far. Granted they are pretty much brand new, but so far so good!
Going on my XRS on Tuesday. See what a G feels like.
Good review, I'm getting ready to replace the tires on my 2008 C6 Corvette. Are these non-run flats? How is the ride quality and noise level?
Overall I can say that I'm very impressed with the tires. That said, it's difficult for me to say how the ride quality of the run flats is versus non-run flats because I went with lower profile tires at the same time. The ride is not as smooth as the previous wheel and tire sets, but nowhere close to uncomfortable. I have not noticed any excessive noise, but I also run long tube headers, no Cats, and small Borla mufflers... Hope that helps!
I’m new to cars and tire sizes, great review, anyways I have 225/50r17 tires on my 17x8 flow one wheels, can I fit 245/50r17 tires my rims or will I have problems?
Depends on the brand, each will have their own recommendations for wheel width. That said, that should be close enough in size that you shouldn't have a problem
After watching this video (and some others) I decided to grab a set of these. I wanted a true 3 season time for my rear drive Jaguar F-Type. I bought it with Yokohama Advan Sport + mounted. The Yoks were pretty sweet in the summer but were not designed for fall and colder and NOT great in the wet. The AS4s have been "as advertised" from the hot summer to the cold fall weather here in Northern Virginia.
They also did GREAT during a drive home from the Eastern Shore of MD in a monsoon including a very confident stretch over the Bay Bridge. Great review and I highly recommend them!
My road testing got me about 0.73G with pirelli p zero Nero when cold before slipping. The PS AS4 have gotten me up to 0.89 already cold and I haven’t found the limit yet
Awesome data! They've been holding up well for me!
Hey Chris, have you had any sidewall bubbles come up on these tires?
I have not, nor have I heard of that happening without a sidewall impact
How Long Do These Last? I Don’t Drive That Much Sometimes On The Freeway And Mostly Around Town.
Depends on the size and weight rating, but I believe the tread ware warranty is 40-45k miles
As far as I'm concerned it's the best practical tire you can buy. I have a set on my 01' Celica GT-S and the summer tires on my 88' Supra. You aren't going to get better without shelling tons of money into it, and I see no reason to do so.
How do those tires work on gravel or dirt?
I'm thinking of putting them on my Hot Hatch for backroad (rally style driving) use🤙🏻
Have only really used them on gravel, fire roads and similar with the Audi Q3, they seemed confident but haven't really done any spirited driving on them, they're not marketed as off-road tires
@@4KMotoring Thanks for the quick reply. I get that they are not rated for gravel, just wanted a tire that will not be crap on the backroads, is all. I am going to take delivery of a GR Corolla soon and want to swap the Pilot sport summer to the A/S.
BTW -saw your MultiStada in the garage - I owned a couple BMW GS's. To replace the GS I got an FJ-09 - such a great motor - such a fun 1-up sport touring bike. I did consider the MS but the FJ won out. Cheers.
I had an FJ09 along with my previous 2015 Multistrada. The FJ was awesome for the price, but did not have nearly the soul of the Multi. The new V4 is even more impressive, but the FJ09 (Tracer) remains a compelling value
@@4KMotoring fair nuf. I ride my Super Duke or Street Glide when I'm seeking soul.
That's awesome, I had a 990 SuperDuke years ago, talk about a visceral experience!
How does this tire compare with some other Michelin tire types regarding road noise?
That's a difficult question to answer, I have not noticed any significant road noise from these tires on any of the vehicles I've tried them on. Hope that helps!
how's the road noise? do these tires ride quiet, especially on the highway?
Quiet and comfortable
Would you consider putting the AS4's on 15,000 miles prior to about the end of "life" for a current set?
Meaning before your current tires need replaced or with a used set of AS4s?
@4KMotoring I meant replacing current used run flats with new AS4's. The run flats have 9K miles on them and wonder if I might get rid of them sooner rather than later. Thanks.
Not sure what tire you're running now, but if you have the extra cash I'm confident you will not be disappointed in the AS4
Thanks!@@4KMotoring
What model sunglasses are those?
Oakley Tincup Carbon with transition lenses
Don't the A/S 4s come in run flat and non-run flat? What are yours?
I had to deal with the availability at the time, resulting in my rears being run flats, with conventional fronts. Probably a fair compromise, as drive wheels are far more likely to be punctured by road debris.
Michelin pilot sport 5 is NOT an all season tire. The Michelin Pilot sport A/S 4 was released less the 2 years ago.
Correct, to my knowledge the pilot sport 5 A/S has not yet been released.
@@4KMotoring I think it’s only as oem for now. Not available for individual purchase yet.
good for my 2015 glk350?
As long as they have a load rating appropriate for your vehicle!
The spoiler on the c5 says everything you need to know about this guy
Jealousy is a wasted emotion
@@4KMotoring There is nothing to be jealous about here spoiler
You don't think the Amazon fiberglass wickerbill spoiler truly embodies the C5 platform? 🤣
I hear ya. But most will not be daily driving a vette in freezing or rain... Chevy puts those as standard because they are cheaper than UHP tires and their demographic of buyer...
I drive mine all through the winter, it's nice to have confidence in your tires regardless of temperature.
Most people that don't drive their Corvettes in winter think Corvettes are collector cars 🤣
Corvettes are not race cars. They're sports cars. Take a lap in a race car and you'll hear and feel the difference
True, but if you take your sports car to the race track, you may want different tires as these can overheat pretty quick
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4's are far better than that crappy Corvette of yours.
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