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Pilot sport 4

Introducing the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - the pinnacle of performance tires designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and precision craftsmanship, these tires are the perfect choice for enthusiasts and drivers who crave exceptional performance and uncompromising safety on the road. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is meticulously crafted to deliver unrivaled grip, precise handling, and remarkable control in both dry and wet conditions. Its advanced tread compound, infused with high levels of silica, ensures exceptional traction, even on slippery surfaces, allowing you to push the limits of your vehicle's capabilities with confidence. Designed with a unique asymmetric tread pattern, the Pilot Sport 4 optimizes grip during cornering, enhancing stability and responsiveness. This innovative design also promotes even wear, extending the life of the tires, and maintaining their performance throughout their lifespan. One of the standout features of the Pilot Sport 4 is its exceptional braking performance. The tire's specialized tread design and advanced braking technology allow for shorter braking distances, providing you with a heightened sense of control and safety when you need it most. Michelin understands the importance of comfort, and the Pilot Sport 4 doesn't disappoint in this regard. The tire's innovative construction, combined with Michelin's expertise in reducing road noise and vibrations, ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing your overall driving pleasure. Furthermore, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is built to last. The tire's durable construction and high-quality materials make it resistant to wear and tear, providing excellent longevity, so you can enjoy its performance benefits for an extended period. Whether you're navigating city streets, conquering winding roads, or testing your vehicle's limits on the track, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the tire that delivers uncompromising performance, precision, and safety. Elevate your driving experience with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and feel the thrill of the road like never before.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tire

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NHTSA-reported issues for michelin pilot sport 4

6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Sidewall

Most reported: Sidewall (3) · Tires (General) (2) · Tread / Belt (1)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 30% of these reports; about 1.5× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 1,920 reports filed against Michelin tires across every line and vehicle that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 30% 20% 1.5×
Sidewall failure 28% 15% 1.9×
Cracking or dry rot 17% 9% 1.8×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 9% 8% 1.1×
Tread or belt separation 7% 13% 0.5×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 7% 6% 1.1×

Mileage at failure

1,099 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 23,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,104 and 85,982 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Michelin. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR ALL SEASON TIRES HAD SIGNIFICANT CRACKING ALL THE WAY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE ON THE SIDEWALL NEAR THE TREAD. TIRES WERE 2 YEARS OLD. SOME SUPERFICIAL CRACKS OTHERS WERE DEEP AND WIDE. 65,000 MILE WARRANTY, ONLY 25,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. SIZE P245/65R17 105T ORWL. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.

NHTSA complaint 1000859

AT 42,039 MILES ON A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUSPICIOUS BLOWOUT ON A 225/65X17 MICHELIN ENERGY SAVER A/S TIRE WITH A 100T RATING. THE DOT # IS: M33T 00KX 1711. THIS IS A 65,000 MILE TIRE. NO FOREIGN OBJECTS WERE STRUCK. THE AIR PRESSURE, TIRE ROTATIONS, AND ALIGNMENTS WERE DONE IN A TIMELY FASHION. I NO LONGER FELT SAFE ON THESE TIRES AND REPLACED ALL 4 WITH ANOTHER BRAND. THIS WAS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.

NHTSA complaint 1007183

THE TIRES ON MY 2009, MERCURY MARQUIS, ARE DRY ROTTED. I HAVE ALSO NOTED THAT THERE ARE HOLES IN THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL OF THEM ALONG WITH A LARGE BULGE IN THE RIGHT PASSENGER, SIDE TIRE WALL WITH A TEAR AND LARGE HOLE WHERE THE BULGE IS. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOOK UP ON THE WEB SITE TO SEE IF MY TIRES ARE IN THE RECALL LISTS WITH SOME DIFFICULTY. I SINCERLY HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM AS I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE NOW AND MY HUSBAND HAS SEVERE PARKINSONS DESEASE AND I AM AFRAID SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO HIM. THANK YOU! I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE.

NHTSA complaint 1007782

ALL FOUR TIRES ON 2011 MERCEDES E550 HAVE TREAD SEPARATION. TREAD SEPARATION IS OCCURRING ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRE AND IS UNKNOWN UNTIL THE TIRE BEGINS TO LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN RADIAL X TIRES. FAILURE BETWEEN 38,000-40,000 MILES.

NHTSA complaint 1010283

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Specs

BrandMichelin
ModelPilot Sport 4
SeasonN/A
TypeN/A
UTQG treadwear320
UTQG tractionAA
UTQG temperatureA
Mileage warrantyN/A
Noise (dB)N/A
IntroducedN/A

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Michelin pilot sport 4: what the numbers tell you

At UTQG 320, the Pilot Sport 4 sits in the mid-life performance tier. Tread life will typically run 25,000-40,000 miles on most vehicles before the wear bars are reached. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a general tire built for the passenger segment, the Pilot Sport 4 is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Introducing the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - the pinnacle of performance tires designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and precision craftsmanship, these tires are the perfect choice for enthusiasts and drivers who crave exceptional performance and uncompromising safety on the road. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is meticulously crafted to deliver unrivaled grip, precise handling, and remarkable control in both dry and wet conditions. Its advanced tread compound, infused with high levels of silica, ensures exceptional traction, even on slippery surfaces, allowing you to push the limits of your vehicle's capabilities with confidence. Designed with a unique asymmetric tread pattern, the Pilot Sport 4 optimizes grip during cornering, enhancing stability and responsiveness. This innovative design also promotes even wear, extending the life of the tires, and maintaining their performance throughout their lifespan. One of the standout features of the Pilot Sport 4 is its exceptional braking performance. The tire's specialized tread design and advanced braking technology allow for shorter braking distances, providing you with a heightened sense of control and safety when you need it most. Michelin understands the importance of comfort, and the Pilot Sport 4 doesn't disappoint in this regard. The tire's innovative construction, combined with Michelin's expertise in reducing road noise and vibrations, ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing your overall driving pleasure. Furthermore, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is built to last. The tire's durable construction and high-quality materials make it resistant to wear and tear, providing excellent longevity, so you can enjoy its performance benefits for an extended period. Whether you're navigating city streets, conquering winding roads, or testing your vehicle's limits on the track, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the tire that delivers uncompromising performance, precision, and safety. Elevate your driving experience with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and feel the thrill of the road like never before.

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Last verified 2026-10-07.