PILOT SPORT · HIGH PERFORMANCE
Pilot Sport 4High-performance sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's sport tire for premium sedans and sports cars: precise response, confidence on wet roads and long tread life.
- Type
- High-performance sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 16–21 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- RUN FLAT
- ZP version available
1 size in stock, 20-inch
Summary
Pilot Sport 4 is Michelin's high-performance sport tire for premium sedans and sports cars, built for precise steering response, wet braking and long tread life. It uses Dynamic Response technology and a tread pattern developed from Formula E racing. Michelin Thailand says it is suitable for EVs, with more than 40 sizes, 16–21 inch rims, including RUN FLAT versions.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire (summer tire) for premium sedans and sports cars |
| Launched | Worldwide, early 2016 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 40+ sizes, 16–21 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand's website) |
| RUN FLAT version | Yes · sizes ending in ZP or EMT |
| Carmaker-approved sizes | e.g. BMW (*), Mercedes-Benz (MO, MO1), Porsche (N0, NF0), Audi (AO), Volvo (VOL), Tesla (T1) |
| Electric vehicles | Suitable for EVs |
| Sizes per Michelin Thailand's website | 49 sizes, 16–21 inch rims (12 ZP run-flat · 6 EMT) |
| EU tire label | Energy efficiency C · wet grip A · noise 71 dB (225/45 ZR17 94W XL per EPREL) · mostly wet grip A, varies by size |
| Independent test | ADAC 2020 (225/40 R18): "gut" (good) 2.1 |
| Parent company | Michelin, France (headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 315/35R20 | In stock | See price |
| 275/40R20 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Premium sedans and sports cars on 16–21 inch tires, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi
- Cars that came from the factory with RUN FLAT tires (choose the ZP version)
- Drivers who want a grippy sport tire, confident in the rain, that still lasts in everyday use
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 good?
Yes, for drivers who want a sport tire they can use every day. Michelin says it offers precise steering response, strong wet braking and long tread life, based on tests by TÜV SÜD and DEKRA commissioned by Michelin against leading competitors.
Pilot Sport 4 vs Pilot Sport 4S and Pilot Sport 5: what's the difference?
They differ in level and generation. The Pilot Sport 4S is the higher-performance model, designed for the road and occasional track use. The Pilot Sport 5 is the 5th generation of the Pilot Sport line, which Michelin launched after the Pilot Sport 4.
Is there a RUN FLAT Pilot Sport 4?
Yes. We carry both standard and RUN FLAT (ZP and EMT) versions. RUN FLAT tires can only be fitted to cars that support them. For cars on regular tires, choose the standard version.
Can the Pilot Sport 4 be used on EVs?
Yes. Michelin Thailand says the Pilot Sport 4 is suitable for electric vehicles, and some sizes are Tesla-approved (marked T1).
Where is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 made?
Michelin is a tire brand from France, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, and has used the company name Michelin & Cie since 1889. Michelin Thailand was founded in 1987 and has 3 tire plants and 1 steel cord plant. Michelin's web page for this model does not state which country it is made in.
How did it do in independent tests?
Consistently well over many years. ADAC 2020 tested it in 225/40 R18 and rated it "gut" (good, 2.1), citing its excellent balance, especially good wet performance, good dry performance and fuel economy. Michelin UK lists several 1st-place finishes, such as AUTO BILD 2019 (225/45 R17, 1st of 53) and AUTO BILD 2020 (245/45 R18, 1st of 50). All were tested in Europe with European-market sizes.
How many run-flat sizes does the Pilot Sport 4 have?
Michelin Thailand's website lists 18 of its 49 sizes: 12 ending in ZP and 6 in EMT, in 18–20 inch rims, such as 225/45R18 95Y ZP and 255/35ZR19 96Y XL EMT.
What warranty does the Pilot Sport 4 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Pilot Sport 4 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Michelin Thailand — Pilot Sport 4 · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Sport 4 · Michelin — Pilot Sport 4 launch, Middle East & Africa (2016) · Michelin UK — Pilot Sport 5 launch (2022) · ADAC — Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (Sommerreifentest 2020, 225/40 R18) · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Pilot Sport 4 225/45 ZR17 94W XL · Michelin Group — Heritage (history of Michelin & Cie, 1889) · Michelin Thailand — history of Michelin Thailand
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Pilot Sport 4?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.