PILOT SPORT · RUN FLAT
Pilot Sport 4 ZPRun-flat sport tire review: is it good, which cars is it for
The run-flat (ZP) version of Michelin's Pilot Sport 4, a sport tire you can still drive to a tire shop after a puncture, for vehicles with factory run-flats.
- Type
- Sport · Run-flat (ZP)
- Sizes in Thailand
- 18–20 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- When flat
- Keeps going up to 80 km
7 sizes in stock, 18–20 inch
Summary
Pilot Sport 4 ZP is the run-flat version (ZP = Zero Pressure) of Michelin's Pilot Sport 4 high-performance sport tire, with reinforced sidewalls that support the car's weight even with no air. Michelin Thailand says the run-flat tire can keep going up to 80 km at speeds up to 80 km/h. The tread and construction come from the Pilot Sport 4, including Dynamic Response and a tread pattern from Formula E. Michelin Thailand's website lists ZP sizes on 18–20 inch rims, many of them BMW approved.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire (summer), run-flat |
| Driving on when flat | Up to 80 km at speeds up to 80 km/h (depending on vehicle weight, temperature and road) |
| ZP sizes per Michelin Thailand | 18–20 inch rims, e.g. 225/45R18, 255/40R18, 225/40R19, 245/40R20, 275/35R20 |
| Michelin run-flat codes | ZP (Zero Pressure) or EMT (Extended Mobility Tyre) |
| EV | Pilot Sport 4 supports EV use (per Michelin Thailand's website) |
| Run-flat sizes per Michelin Thailand | 18 sizes, 18–20 inch rims (ZP 12 · EMT 6) |
| EU tire label | Fuel efficiency B · Wet braking B · Noise 71 dB (225/45 R18 95Y XL ZP ★ per EPREL) · values can differ by size |
| Parent company | Michelin, France (headquarters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 255/40R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Vehicles with factory run-flat tires and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), such as the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series on 18–20 inch wheels
- Vehicles with staggered front and rear sizes, such as 225/45R18 with 255/40R18, or 245/40R20 with 275/35R20
- Drivers who want a grippy sport tire and don't want to change to a spare at the roadside after a puncture
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP good?
Yes, for vehicles with factory run-flat tires that want a sport tire. This is the Pilot Sport 4, which Michelin says has sharp handling, strong wet performance and long tread life, with added run-flat sidewalls that let you keep driving after a flat.
How far can the Pilot Sport 4 ZP go when flat?
Michelin Thailand says run-flat tires can keep going up to 80 km at speeds up to 80 km/h. Actual distance depends on vehicle weight, temperature and road conditions. Get to a tire shop as soon as possible.
Can the Pilot Sport 4 ZP be fitted to a car that didn't come with run-flats?
Michelin does not recommend it. Michelin run-flat tires are only for vehicles the automaker has approved for run-flat tires. The vehicle must have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and Michelin recommends fitting ZP tires on all 4 wheels.
Is there a difference between ZP and EMT?
Both are Michelin run-flat codes. ZP means Zero Pressure and EMT means Extended Mobility Tyre. Michelin Thailand's website lists Pilot Sport 4 sizes ending in both ZP and EMT, to choose by the size your car uses.
Where is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP made, and where is it from?
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 car tire plants and 1 steel cord plant. Michelin's page for this model does not state which country's plant makes it.
What sizes does the Pilot Sport 4 ZP come in, in Thailand?
Michelin Thailand's website lists 18 run-flat Pilot Sport 4 sizes on 18–20 inch rims: 12 ending in ZP, such as 205/40R18 86W XL ZP, 245/45R18 100Y XL ZP and 285/35ZR20 104Y XL ZP, and 6 ending in EMT, such as 225/40ZR18 92Y XL EMT.
What is the Pilot Sport 4 ZP's EU tire label rating?
The BMW-approved (★) 225/45 R18 95Y XL ZP is rated B for fuel efficiency, B for wet braking and 71 dB for noise in the EU EPREL database. Most other run-flat sizes are rated A for wet braking; actual values differ by size.
What warranty does the Pilot Sport 4 ZP 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 ZP 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 (including ZP sizes) · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Sport 4 · Michelin Thailand — What is a run-flat tire · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Pilot Sport 4 ZP 225/45 R18 95Y XL ★ · Michelin UK — Pilot Sport 5 launch (company information: headquarters 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.
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