Still, my experience has shown that most of these models are only capable of tackling light snow and at very low speeds. Ultra-high-performance all-season tires might not offer the same lateral grip and longitudinal traction as their summer peers, but they can be used on snow. Being gentle with the steering input certainly helps! Namely, the tire can feel twitchy in a corner because of the overly fast steering and issue that you’ll need time to get used to. It’s not all roses, though, as the subjective feeling leaves something to be desired. The lateral grip is also near the top of the category, making the Pilot Sport All Season 4 one of the most capable rain tires in its category overall. Notably, the tire accelerates better in the rain than most of its rivals and provides some of the shortest stopping distances.
More importantly, it compares favorably to its closest rivals, scoring excellent results in all measurable tests. The Pilot Sport All Season 4 won’t beat the exceptional Pilot Sport 4S summer tire in rainy conditions, but it comes very close, and the difference won’t be discernible in the real world. Moreover, the tire features wide circumferential grooves and large rain grooves on the sides for better water evacuation and distinctive 360 Degree Variable Sipes, which further improve wet traction, while also creating biting edges for better performance on snow.Īll of these technologies resulted in a very capable rain tire. The French tiremaker equipped the Pilot Sport All Season 4 with its Extreme Silica Compound, which is designed to tackle wet pavement in warmer and colder conditions. Michelin’s tires have always impressed with their wet traction and grip, and it’s easy to see why. Just, in this case, you also get excellent wet and good snow traction (more on that later). I was also impressed with the high-speed stability and the overall sophisticated driving experience.ĭamn, if I wouldn’t know I was driving on all-seasons, I would’ve thought it’s a set of some budget ultra-high-performance summer tires. The lateral grip is among the highest in the category, and the tire feels very agile and surefooted through the corners. Notably, the longitudinal traction is much closer than I expected, so there wasn’t any wheel slip to worry about, and the braking is excellent as well.Īnd my testing has proven just that, the Pilot Sport All Season 4 does suffer slightly more in the corners, but even then, it provides you with more than enough lateral grip for spirited driving on a public road.ĭriving on a track is a different thing, though, and in that case, I’d recommend going for the Pilot Sport 4/4S or any other ultra-high-performance summer tire.Ĭompared to its closest rivals, though, the Pilot Sport All Season 4 shines. Of course, it’s not better than its hot-weather brother, but you’d be surprised at how close it gets.
The real question is, though, how does this tire compare to its summer peer, the ultra-popular Pilot Sport 4/4S?
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In addition, Michelin employed the tire with its proprietary Dynamic Response Technology, which evens the contact patch to help during hard cornering, while also ensuring the tire lasts longer. However, Michelin promises that its newest such tire will provide its owner with an excellent overall driving experience, and it has the technology to back that out.įor starters, the Pilot Sport All Season 4 is made from an advanced tread compound and an innovative asymmetric tread pattern with large reinforced shoulder blocks, all working together to high levels of excellent lateral grip and longitudinal traction. “Real” enthusiasts aren’t particularly enamored by the thought of installing all-season tires on their vehicles, despite the ultra-high-performance moniker.
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