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Pilot Sport 4STop-performance sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's high-performance sport tire for sports cars and supercars, built for the road and occasional track use.
- Type
- High-performance sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 17–23 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Previous model
- Pilot Super Sport
1 size in stock, 20-inch
Summary
Pilot Sport 4S is Michelin's high-performance sport tire for sports cars, supercars and high-performance cars, designed for the road and occasional track use. It stands out for dry grip, wet braking and precise steering even at high speed. Michelin launched it as the successor to the Pilot Super Sport. It is original equipment on Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG, and Michelin Thailand's website lists more than 100 sizes, 17–23 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire (summer tire) for the road and occasional track use |
| Previous model | Pilot Super Sport |
| On sale | Europe January 2017 · USA March 2017 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 100+ sizes, 17–23 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand's website) |
| Carmaker-approved sizes | e.g. Mercedes-AMG (MO1), BMW (*), Ferrari (K1, K2), Porsche (N0, ND0, NA0), Audi (AO), Tesla (T0) |
| Electric vehicles | Suitable for EVs |
| Sizes per Michelin Thailand's website | 184 sizes, 17–23 inch rims (5 ZP run-flat) |
| EU tire label | Energy efficiency C · wet grip A · noise 71 dB (255/35 ZR19 96Y XL per EPREL) · wet grip A–D across sizes, mostly A |
| Independent test | AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS 2025 (245/35 R20 + 295/30 R20): 2nd of 7 · 1.4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sports cars and supercars on 18-inch and larger tires
- High-performance European cars such as Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, Porsche and Ferrari
- Drivers who drive fast on expressways or take the car to the track occasionally
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S good?
Yes, for sports cars and high-performance cars. In TÜV SÜD tests commissioned by Michelin at launch, the Pilot Sport 4S placed 1st in dry braking, wet braking and dry lap time against leading competitors.
Pilot Sport 4S vs Pilot Sport 4: what's the difference?
Performance level. The Pilot Sport 4S is designed for the road and occasional track use, with two compounds (Bi-Compound), an extra-deep rim protector and sizes up to 23 inch. The Pilot Sport 4 is a sport tire for premium sedans in everyday use, 16–21 inch.
Pilot Sport 4S vs Pilot Super Sport: what's the difference?
The Pilot Sport 4S is the newer model. Michelin launched it as the successor to the Pilot Super Sport, combining the Pilot Super Sport's strengths with the Pilot Sport Cup 2 track tire, and tested its braking and tread life against the Pilot Super Sport.
What cars is the Pilot Sport 4S for?
Sports cars, supercars and high-performance European cars. Michelin says it is original equipment on Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG, and it is suitable for EVs, with some sizes Tesla-approved (marked T0).
Where is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 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?
Very well. AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS 2025 tested 245/35 R20 front and 295/30 R20 rear tires on a Lotus Emira and placed the Pilot Sport 4S 2nd of 7 with a score of 1.4 ("sehr gut," very good), praising its dry handling, short braking and precise steering. Its weak point was straight-line hydroplaning. This was a European test with European-market sizes.
Is there a run-flat Pilot Sport 4S?
In some sizes. Michelin Thailand's website lists 5 sizes ending in ZP, such as 225/35ZR19 88Y XL ZP and 245/40ZR19 94Y ZP, out of more than 180 sizes. Run-flat tires can only be used on cars that support them.
What warranty does the Pilot Sport 4S 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 4S 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 4S · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Sport 4S · Michelin — Pilot Sport 4S North America launch (2017) · AUTO BILD — Sommerreifen-Test 2025: 245/35 und 295/30 R20 · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Pilot Sport 4 S 255/35 ZR19 (96Y) 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 4S?
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