PILOT SPORT · SUV PERFORMANCE
Pilot Sport 4 SUVSport SUV tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's sport tire for performance SUVs, with strong grip, confident braking both new and nearly worn, and EV support.
- Type
- Sport SUV
- Sizes in Thailand
- 17–23 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- EVs
- EV-ready
2 sizes in stock, 20-inch
Summary
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is Michelin's high-performance sport tire for SUVs, from compact SUVs to premium and sport SUVs, built for grip, braking that stays strong even when nearly worn, and precise handling. It launched in Europe in March 2019 as the successor to the Latitude Sport 3, is original equipment on AMG, BMW, Genesis, Land Rover, Mercedes and Volvo, and is suitable for EVs.
Key test results
Vs. the average of 6 main competitors, per Michelin's launch news (March 2019) · Braking tested by TÜV SÜD in Germany at Michelin's request in 2018 on an Audi Q5 in 235/60 R18 · Tread life tested by DEKRA on a Hyundai Santa Fe in the same size
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire for SUVs |
| Previous model | Latitude Sport 3 |
| Launched | Europe, March 2019 (53 sizes in the first year) |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 17–23 inch rims |
| Original equipment | AMG, BMW, Genesis, Land Rover, Mercedes and Volvo (as stated by Michelin Thailand) |
| Electric vehicles | Suitable for EVs |
| Sizes per Michelin Thailand's website | 98 sizes, 17–23 inch rims (13 ZP/EMT run-flat) |
| EU tire label | Energy efficiency C · wet grip A · noise 72 dB (235/55 R19 105Y XL per EPREL) · mostly wet grip A, varies by size |
| Independent test | AUTO BILD 2023 (225/65 R17): 1st of 12 · 1.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 275/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 285/40R20 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Performance SUVs and luxury SUVs on 17–23 inch wheels
- Big-wheel electric SUVs that want strong grip and confident braking
- Drivers who often take long trips in the rain and want strong wet braking until the tire is nearly worn
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV good?
Yes, especially for braking. In TÜV SÜD tests commissioned by Michelin, it stopped 3.15 meters shorter in the wet than the average of main competitors when new, and 5.2 meters shorter when worn.
Is the Pilot Sport 4 SUV quiet?
Quiet for a sport tire. Michelin Thailand says the tread was designed for more comfort and less noise, but it is still a sport tire focused mainly on grip.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pilot Sport 4: what's the difference?
The construction. SUVs are heavier than sedans, so the tires take more load, especially in corners. Michelin designed the Pilot Sport 4 SUV with a strong two-ply casing and stable tread blocks specifically for SUVs.
What cars is the Pilot Sport 4 SUV for?
SUVs of all sizes, from compact and mid-size to premium and sport SUVs, and it is suitable for EVs. In Thailand it comes in 17–23 inch sizes.
Where is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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?
It won. AUTO BILD's 2023 SUV tire test in 225/65 R17 named the Pilot Sport 4 SUV the winner ("Testsieger"), 1st of 12, with a score of 1.2 ("sehr gut," very good), praising its hydroplaning resistance, precise steering and good off-road ability. This was a European test with European-market sizes.
Is there a run-flat Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
In some sizes. Michelin Thailand's website lists 13 sizes ending in ZP or EMT, such as 235/55R19 101V EMT and 275/40R21 107Y XL ZP, out of 98 sizes. Run-flat tires can only be used on cars that support them.
What warranty does the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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 SUV 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 SUV · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Sport 4 SUV · Michelin España — Pilot Sport 4 SUV launch news (2019) · AUTO BILD — Sommerreifen 225/65 R17 (2023) · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Pilot Sport 4 SUV 235/55 R19 105Y XL · Michelin UK — Pilot Sport 5 launch (company info: headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France) · 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 SUV?
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