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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (page 5 of 5)
gregozedobeCanberra 2600, ACT
- 4 reviews
- 5 likes
Excellent wet grip :)
These PS4s replaced Michelin PS3 tyres on a Skoda Octavia vRS (turbo FWD). I've had these for a month or so now and finally got a chance to try them out on wet roads, and I'm very impressed at how well they grip. With previous tyres (PE2 then PS3s) the traction control light was coming on frequently when accelerating, especially when cornering at the same time (no real surprise there), but with the PS4s it just grips and goes. The PS3s were only about 18 months old and not very worn, but I had read some very positive reviews about the PS4s s...Read more
o I wanted to try them out. Obviously I can't comment about likely life, but I always end up replacing tyres because they are old and losing grip rather than worn down, so durability isn't of much concern to me.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
PKNSW, 2750
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified purchase
Best tyres found so far
Completed 5000km on these. I can assure that these tyres do not want to wear out!
However coming from BFGoodrich/Unigrip Vantage, I would say, Michelin has got a new customer. These tyres have a great grip over corners and roundabouts. It assures you that your car is in your control all the time. It's comfy and produces less road noise. The grip on these tyres are so good that I have hard time activating ABS, since they don't slip LOL!
I fitted 225/45R17. Looking forward to install 245/40R17 for the rears.
UPDATE
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Completed 50,000km on these. They still have plenty of thread. This 50,000km includes,
Country roads ~60%
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MiatamanGeelong
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Great grip and responsive
I replaced the oem 205/45 Bridgestone S001 tyres on 17x7 rims with 215/45 PS4 tyres on 17x8 rims. The grip is far greater and unlike the previous reviews, I find the PS4s very responsive with more precise turn in. This could be because I have fitted the tyres to the maximum width rim for a 215/45 tyre. They have much less road roar than the oem tyres. The negatives are there are tyres with a wider actual tread in 215/45 and combined with no rim protectors my wheel rims are very exposed to curbs and deep potholes.
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Will_ZSydney
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified purchase
High grip, comfortable. But low cornering stiffness makes it a bad match to my car's steering setup.
I have revised my review since I spent more time with the new tyres.
Bought four PS4 in 235/40/R18 to replace the original equipment Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2.
Significantly better grip and comfort compared to Asymmetric 2s. The grip levels are incredible for a road tyre. Torque steer almost completely gone, even peak torque in first gear can hardly spin them on a good piece of road in dry.
But the downside is the low cornering stiffness. To achieve the same cornering rate I have to turn the steering wheel more compared to the or...Read more
iginal AS2s. Combine that with a variable ratio rack tuned for the OE tyres, it make the car feel a lot less agile as I have to make bigger steering inputs. There's also more body roll under hard cornering, which is one thing I don't like about the car made worse by the new tyres. Sometimes there are also unwanted sideways oscillations when cornering load is changed rapidly during entry/exit of sharp turns. This is when I'm running 41 psi in the front, a +6 psi over placard spec. The PS4 also has no rim protection, something really nice to have when you go around town, shopping centre parking lots and frequently drive next to high curbs.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Travelling_Tom
- 13 reviews
- 5 likes
Not very convincing as a sport tyre.
I had these tyres installed on my BMW 3 series. The tyres were very wide fitting and looked good. The ride was the most luxurious and soft ride that I have ever experienced. The grip was impressive, but unfortunately the handling of the car became quite soft. The steering response felt slow and vague in a way that it never did with my previous high performance tyres. If I made abrupt steering inputs the car felt too unstable, disconnected from the road, and had some oscillation in yaw. PS4 tires in 235/45/17 were fitted on 8" wide whe...Read more
els, which is well within the recommended range. Different tyres have since been fitted that offer improved handling. Thanks to Spinning Wheel Tyres (Waterloo NSW) that were very helpful in resolving the issues to my complete satisfaction.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Sueasked
How long should these tyres last please?
4 answers
I’ll say 40k easier style driving 50k. I’ve done 4500k on my set and I’m impressed don’t over inflate them.
Oh, I’ve only done 32,000 on the set I have and I already need a new set
My last set lasted at least 55k
Bit disappointed as they cost me $1200
There is promotion atm and you can try to do some more bargaining and price matching
Dinoasked
I have a 2012 WRX that currently has Pirelli Dragon Sports on them . I am looking to replace with Pilot Sport 4. Has anyone done the same and what has the main difference been. Thanks
Mooreyasked
I have a Clubsport 5.7 Gen3 and am running Toyo Proxes T1 Sports.A fantastic tyre especially in the Wet. Treadwear is 240 and I got 25,000 ks out of them.They don't make em amymore so after a seach I've decided to try Michelin PS4s .Should they perform as well as the tredwear rating is 300 I think???
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I have had the Pilot Sport 4s on a Toyota V6 Aurion sedan (Now called Camry again in the new models) and after driving across Australia and back on them, about 8,000 kms, which included some mountain roads, I found them really smooth and grippy enough. The road noise is a little bit more than the discontinued Pilot Spot 3s, but overall they are a fantastic value for money tyre. On cold days they take about 3 minutes to warm up then are smooth again. I would recommend them not as a track tyre but as a reliable every day work horse.
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