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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S - 255/40ZR20/XL 101Y Tire
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Aug 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Highly favored
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The best tire money can buy

When I tell you I'll never buy another tire again. I mean it considering what I've experienced with these tires. I already knew that these tires were very reliable. Due to me having them on my motorcycle & previous vehicles. But Monday sealed the deal for me. I ran over a collated nails in a construction zone. Totally unaware of it, my tire began to go flat. When I looked at the tire I could only see for nails. But when I took my car to the tire shop & they removed the tire. You could see the actual extent of damage that occurred. And just how well these tires held up, keeping my son & I safe. Needless to say I purchased another set of the same tires with a warranty. I'll vouch for these tires every single time.

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Jul 21, 2026
Reviewer name: DanielZ06
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just bought my third set! The best there is!

These tires are the best available for the Corvette. I live in Arizona so they stay on year round. I got 22,000 miles out of my last set, and put on a new set today. I could have bought other brands, but these are best in traction, stopping, even wet weather performance. Durability is reasonable, and I appreciate that the price hasn't really changed in the last 4 years. They are also made in the USA, which I appreciate.

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Aug 25, 2026
Reviewer name: Jayweb
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

High performance

Love these tires on my Integra type S. They ride really smooth, extra grip on cornering and breaking. Everything you would want in a high performance tire. I blow through them in less than 20k miles but that's a ME problem….

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May 17, 2026
Reviewer name: Bob13
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires

I own a 2019 Mustang GT Premium California Special and have only experience with Perelli P Zeros and Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06. Tire Rack rep was helpful in ordering my tires. I reviewed all the comments online comparing Perilli, Continental and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. It’s hard to decide when all the review were so close to each other. The one thing is that the Michelin’s were more expensive. I decided to go with the Michelin’s hoping I had made the right choice. They were mailed to America’s Tire in my town within 2 days and installed the same day they arrived. Having black factory rims I wanted black balancing weights instead of the silver ones. Last time I didn’t tell them, so I had to go around with a black marker and blacken them out. My car has factory suspension with 49,600 miles. I took it for my first drive and couldn’t believe the difference from the Perelli’s I replaced. First thing I noticed was the comfort in the ride. Next thing I noticed was how they really stuck to the road. So far to me it made a big difference in the way the car drove. Since they are new, I can’t say if they will last the 30K warranty, but just on my initial experience if you can’t decide go with the Michelin’s.

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Sep 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Captain Mike
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Really Wanted the New Pilot Sport 5's

These tires were OE on my 2023 AMG SL 63. Great handling, precise response and grip but terrible tread wear. Got only 13,000 miles!!! I wanted to replace them with the new Michelin Sport 5's but they weren't available for the front so I reluctantly went with another set of the Pilot Sport 4 S. I briefly considering going with the Pilot All Season, but I wasn't willing to sacrifice the performance aspect of my car for convenience.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're glad to hear you enjoyed the handling, responsiveness, and grip of your Pilot Sport 4 S tires. At the same time, we understand your disappointment with the tread life and that the newer Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was not available in the fitment you needed. We appreciate your continued confidence in Michelin and your decision to choose another set of Pilot Sport 4 S tires for your AMG SL 63. Thank you for sharing your feedback and loyalty to the brand. If you have any questions or would like additional support, please call us at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).

Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Bob
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Sidewall bubble at 4k miles

Great handling tires but a bubble popped up in sidewall at only 4k miles. No impact no scuff on tire.. it seems like air got in-between the sidewall layers

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear about the sidewall concern with your Pilot Sport 4 S tire after only 4,000 miles. A bulge or bubble in the sidewall should be inspected as soon as possible, as it may affect the tire's serviceability. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for an inspection. Once the inspection is complete, please contact our Consumer Care team to discuss the findings and any available next steps. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Mar 25, 2026
Reviewer name: FK
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Replacing new car tires

I purchased a new z4 m40i 2 yrs ago. The car is not tracked at all. Isn’t driven in rain or snow. Garage kept. Just had her 2 yr scheduled service and was told the tires need replacing ( feathering & ware). Car has 8700 miles. Why should I put the same tire back on when I replace them? Thank you

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing the details of your experience. We're sorry to hear you are experiencing premature wear. To initiate a warranty claim, please visit an authorized tire dealer for an inspection of the tires and have the dealer give us a call with the results at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Aug 25, 2026
Reviewer name: James
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Check the DOT age of your Tires

Check the manufacturer date of the tires! I put low mileage (4000) on this car with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on this garaged car. The tires are almost 5 yrs on car with approx 24000 miles and the tires are showing aging problems. The outer edges of the tires are splitting. The alignment was done about 1.5 years ago. So I checked the DOT age of the tire and realize that the tires were 3 years old when they were sold and installed on the car. Who sells 3 yr old tires. Tire Rack tells you when they sell you old tires and marks them down. That is a reputable company. But not where I bought these tires.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear about the condition of your Pilot Sport 4 S tires and understand your concerns regarding the DOT manufacturing date. Tires can be sold and installed after being manufactured, provided they have been properly stored, but we understand your concern about the age of the tires at the time of purchase. To better understand the cracking and splitting you've described, we recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire dealer. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST), and provide the inspection results. We'd be happy to assist.

Aug 11, 2026
Reviewer name: TomD
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

10 Year Old Design!? Seriously!?

Michelin FAN Boy Here! If it was 2020, this would be a 5 star rating. But it is approaching 2027!v This is coming on to being a 10 year old tire - crazy! I needed a new set of tires for my 911. I was about to purchase a 3rd set of PS4S tires. But I then had the opportunity to drive on PSS5s. SHOCKED! I then realized how out of date these 4S tires are. There is even competition now catching up. The OEM spec versions are still good but could be GREAT!! People are still giving these tires 5 stars because they don't know what Michelin could do in 2022...until you ride on a set PSS5s and take them to track day. I am a huge Michelin fan, understand this! But I am a quite disappointed that Michelin made the best in Jan 2017 and keeps selling it because they can, instead of raising the bar when they could, and should! In car racing, when you are winning a race, you don't slow down to win less! You go as fast as you can and win to break the record when it is feasible and safe to do that! It is an attitude that Michelin should have in this category of tire! Don't go drive a set of PSS5s, you will suddenly see what is being held back and you will want to downgrade your recent ratings of this tire. Where is the PSS6 for everyone? I decided to hold off on a new set of tires for a bit longer. I might just go purchase a set of Conti Sport 2 to cancel out of this race to win but slow down mentality! But I do have to say - wow -what a great tire the 4S was to have lasted this long and still beat out the competition! That there is no denial!

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We appreciate your detailed perspective on the Pilot Sport 4 S and your recognition of its long standing performance and success in the market. We also understand your desire to see continued innovation and new products that raise the bar even further. Feedback from enthusiasts like you is valuable as we continue to develop future generations of high-performance tires. If you'd like to share additional thoughts, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).

Mar 8, 2026
Reviewer name: 215 Kenneth
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor quality and disappointing

My 2025 Gle53 amg has only 14632 miles on it and this tire has already failed. I am surprised at the dry rot and i have a lot of tread left on this tire and the other three but it is no longer safe to drive anymore.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve had with your Pilot Sport 4 S tires. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact. You can also reach us at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).