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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in size 215/40R18.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (performance grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 215/40R18
- Tire size
- 215/40R18
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Auto Express2016
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 9
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Express 2019
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 20
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/45 R17 91Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- Best driving dynamics on test
- In the top 3 in almost all tests. Excellent wet and dry handling
- Low wear
- High purchase price
- Average rolling resistance
2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 49
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 245/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild2019
Conclusion: exemplary (1,2)
2nd place out of 45
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild- Auto Express2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- Well balanced tire
- Very strong in the dry
- With confidence inspiring sporty handling and steering feel
- Noisy
- Relatively high rolling resistance
2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
3rd place out of 20
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 245/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild- Sporty steering behaviour
- Excellent driving dynamics
- Good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distances
- Expensive
- Auto Express2021
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- Continues to be impressive in the wet and dry
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