One piece of news that we missed from the recent 2016 Paris Motor Show – Michelin is replacing its Pilot Super Sport performance flagship with a new tyre, along with a new name which places it firmly in the Pilot Sport 4 family. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S will go on sale in Europe from January 2017 and in the United States from early March, in 34 sizes covering 19-inch and 20-inch diameters.
Like its predecessor, the ultra-high performance tyre is designed for use on sports cars and high-performance sports sedans from the likes of BMW M, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche. Designed to increase steering precision and directional stability, the Pilot Sport 4 S is said to provide maximum performance and safety on all surfaces thanks to an optimised tread footprint.
Braking performance in both dry and wet conditions is also improved through the use of bi-compound technology. A new hybrid compound on the outer tread increases grip in the dry, while a new inner compound with silica and functional elastomers provides consistent grip on wet ground. The Pilot Sport 4 S is one of the first tyres to score an A rating on the European labelling scale in wet weather braking.
Testing by the independent organisation TÜV SÜD in Germany has put the Pilot Sport 4 S ahead of rivals Continental SportContact 6, Bridgestone Potenza S001, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 and Pirelli P Zero Nero GT in four key areas, including dry and wet braking, lap times and longevity. In terms of the latter, the Michelin was the only one to pass 50,000 km at the Dekra Test Centre.
As with other flagship Michelin tyres, the Pilot Sport 4 S benefits from the company’s Premium Touch Technology, with a velvet-like sidewall finish. There’s also a rim protector that helps protect the large diameter wheels the tyre will be fitted on from kerb damage.
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What’s the difference between this and the normal 4?
PS4 is the direct upgrade from the PS3 while this replaces the PSS. Both cater for diff categories as PS4 is more for performance sedans while PS4S are for vehicles like Ferrari and Porsches like the author mentioned in the article.
Hmm, I guess price?!
Price!
Excellent article with good benchmark results referenced to . Keep it up
when is it gonna be launched in malaysia… my waja are almost due for a tyre change…
Your Waja can fit in a 19 or 20 inch rim ??? P4S is only for these 2 rim size.
how much it’s gonna cost for 4pcs 19inch doughnuts on my megane rs?
Bro megan, this pilot sports 4 is designed for use on “sports” cars & high-performance sports sedans like BMW M, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche.
They may include it later when there is demand for a 235/25-35/19 sizes if U can wait.
If you’re driving a vios / city / saga no need to question this so much
Ha ha ha Utarid, i like your sarcasm yet I would like to see a compact car with a 19-inch tires. Can some tires & Rims sponsor just for show !
Has PS4 been launched here?
Still waiting for PS4 neo.
The Continental ContiSportContact 5, Goodyear Eagle Asymetric F1 3, Brigestone Potenza S001… Are all “A” labeled for Dry…