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Michelin Premium

PILOT SPORT 4 S

9.2 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 31 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
62 836 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528705589554 SAP: 558955
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 62 836 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

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Current prices for size 225/45 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S evaluated

9.2 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,2 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 103 measurements · 29 tests
beats 75 of 95
79 +4,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 29 tests
beats 78 of 95
90 +10,6 %
Aquaplaning 25 tests
beats 44 of 76
60 ≈ average
wet handling 28 tests
beats 49 of 79
79 +2,3 %
Dry from 60 measurements · 30 tests
beats 90 of 95
95 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 29 tests
beats 88 of 95
97 +7,2 %
dry handling 30 tests
beats 76 of 80
98 +2,4 %
Economy from 25 measurements · 25 tests no wear measurement
beats 38 of 80
48 −5,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 25 tests
beats 25 of 78
37 −5,2 %
Noise and comfort from 21 measurements · 24 tests
beats 64 of 77
84 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 21 tests
beats 45 of 76
62 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 40 of 69
61 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 95 % Noise and comfort 84 % Wet 79 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 52 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 12× 1st place in 12 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 24× 1st–3rd place in 24 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🏎
Maximum performance for sports cars
🔥
Extreme grip in the dry and the wet
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,2 62 836 Ft
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 42 798 Ft better and cheaper Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 55 716 Ft better and cheaper Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 52 536 Ft better and cheaper Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 53 479 Ft better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 57 885 Ft better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 61 755 Ft better and cheaper Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 62 836 Ft This tyre Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 56 761 Ft Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 52 544 Ft Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 47 135 Ft Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 51 606 Ft Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 40 440 Ft Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 63 759 Ft Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 40 589 Ft Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 61 091 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 45 258 Ft Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 60 120 Ft Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 48 592 Ft Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 39 301 Ft Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 52 568 Ft Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 63 038 Ft Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 40 007 Ft Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 41 466 Ft Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 47 000 Ft Bridgestone S001 7.3 56 258 Ft Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 52 234 Ft Yokohama V107 7.3 44 436 Ft Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 43 746 Ft Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 47 667 Ft Kleber DYNAXER UHP 6.9 38 629 Ft Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 6.8 43 203 Ft Yokohama V701 6.5 44 076 Ft Yokohama V105 6.2 53 020 Ft Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 37 940 Ft Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 46 035 Ft Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 29 732 Ft Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 29 896 Ft
5,4 Median 7,8 9,8
7. rank in the group of 37 compared
81 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,4 above the group median group median 7,8
−0,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 42 798 Ft −20 038 Ft
  2. 2. 9.7 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 better and cheaper 55 716 Ft −7 120 Ft
  3. 3. 9.6 Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 better and cheaper 52 536 Ft −10 300 Ft
  4. 4. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 better and cheaper 53 479 Ft −9 357 Ft
  5. 5. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 better and cheaper 57 885 Ft −4 950 Ft
  6. 6. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 better and cheaper 61 755 Ft −1 081 Ft
  7. 7. 9.2 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S This tyre 62 836 Ft
  8. 8. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 56 761 Ft −6 075 Ft
  9. 9. 9.0 Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 52 544 Ft −10 292 Ft
  10. 10. 8.8 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 47 135 Ft −15 701 Ft
  11. 10. 8.8 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 51 606 Ft −11 229 Ft
  12. 12. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 40 440 Ft −22 396 Ft
  13. 12. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 63 759 Ft +923 Ft
  14. 14. 8.4 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 40 589 Ft −22 247 Ft
  15. 15. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 61 091 Ft −1 745 Ft
  16. 16. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 45 258 Ft −17 578 Ft
  17. 17. 8.0 Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 60 120 Ft −2 716 Ft
  18. 18. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 48 592 Ft −14 244 Ft
  19. 19. 7.8 Kumho PS71 ECSTA 39 301 Ft −23 535 Ft
  20. 20. 7.7 Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 52 568 Ft −10 268 Ft
  21. 21. 7.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 63 038 Ft +203 Ft
  22. 21. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 40 007 Ft −22 829 Ft
  23. 23. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 41 466 Ft −21 370 Ft
  24. 23. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 47 000 Ft −15 836 Ft
  25. 25. 7.3 Bridgestone S001 56 258 Ft −6 578 Ft
  26. 25. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 52 234 Ft −10 602 Ft
  27. 25. 7.3 Yokohama V107 44 436 Ft −18 400 Ft
  28. 28. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 43 746 Ft −19 089 Ft
  29. 29. 6.9 Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 47 667 Ft −15 169 Ft
  30. 29. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER UHP 38 629 Ft −24 207 Ft
  31. 31. 6.8 Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 43 203 Ft −19 633 Ft
  32. 32. 6.5 Yokohama V701 44 076 Ft −18 760 Ft
  33. 33. 6.2 Yokohama V105 53 020 Ft −9 816 Ft
  34. 34. 5.6 Nexen N'FERA SU1 37 940 Ft −24 896 Ft
  35. 34. 5.6 Barum BRAVURIS 6 46 035 Ft −16 801 Ft
  36. 36. 5.4 Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 29 732 Ft −33 104 Ft
  37. 36. 5.4 Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 29 896 Ft −32 940 Ft
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Supersport

Tyres for powerful cars, where nothing is compromised — Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S is one of them. Compound, construction and tread pattern are all subordinated to grip and stability. Tread life and comfort rank well below them, which is worth knowing before you buy.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code558955
EAN3528705589554
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT SPORT 4 S
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 9×
Wins 0×
Top 3 5×
Average placement 3,6
2026
6. place
AutoBild Summer Sports Tire Test 255/35 R19 2026
8 tyres
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2025
2. place
Auto Bild Summer sports tire test 295/30 R20 2025
7 tyres
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5. place
Tire Rack Summer Tire Test 275/35 R19 2025
10 tyres
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5. place
EVO Magazine Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 2025
9 tyres
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3. place
Tyre Reviews Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
7 tyres
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4. place
AutoBild Sports Summer Tire Test 245/35 R19 2025
8 tyres
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2024
2. place
Auto Bild Summer Sports Tire Test 295/30 R20 2024
7 tyres
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2. place
Auto Bild Summer sports tire test 265/35 R19 2024
6 tyres
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2023
3. place
Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
62 835,79 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
62 684,66 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
62 939,93 Ft
3.11.2026
62 939,93 62 684,66 62 835,79 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 62 939,93 Ft 4.11.2026: 62 923,42 Ft 5.11.2026: 62 684,66 Ft 6.11.2026: 62 711,33 Ft 7.11.2026: 62 835,79 Ft 8.11.2026: 62 835,79 Ft

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