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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
Owner ratings
Dry
93
Wet
86
Snow
Comfort
79
Noise
77
Treadwear
70
Handling
92

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
4,434 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Snow
74
Comfort
91
Noise
92
Treadwear
87
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — better treadwear, noise and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 2
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
93
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
95
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tire Rack owners 93
Tyre Reviews owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 6
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
86
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tire Rack owners 85
Tyre Reviews owners 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
74
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tyre Reviews owners 50

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 12
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
79
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
91
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tire Rack owners 81
Tyre Reviews owners 67

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 15
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
77
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 17
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
70
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
87
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tire Rack owners 73
Tyre Reviews owners 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Sport All Season 3+ leads by 4
A — Michelin Pilot Sport 3
92
B — Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
96
Why this score
SourcePilot Sport 3Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Tyre Reviews owners 83

Scores at a glance

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 3Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
Relative Score 82 92
Dry 93 95
Wet 86 92
Snow 74
Comfort 79 91
Noise 77 92
Treadwear 70 87
Handling 92 96

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Michelin Pilot Sport 3

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is widely regarded as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire that successfully bridges the gap between summer-tire handling and year-round versatility. Most users report a significant improvement in ride quality, wet-weather confidence, and steering precision compared to OEM tires, particularly when replacing run-flats or eco-focused touring tires. While highly praised for its dry and wet grip, some users note a trade-off in tread life and occasional road noise as the tire wears.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction that inspires driver confidence.
  • Significant improvement in ride comfort and noise levels compared to OEM run-flat tires.
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling characteristics.
  • Strong performance in light snow and cold temperatures for an all-season tire.
  • Durable construction that handles road imperfections well.

Cons

  • Tread life often falls short of the advertised mileage warranty, especially on high-torque or heavy vehicles.
  • Increased road noise or 'humming' reported by some users, particularly as the tire wears.
  • Noticeable decrease in fuel efficiency or EV range compared to low-rolling-resistance OEM tires.
  • Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles or damage when hitting significant potholes.

Observations

  • Tesla and EV owners frequently report a 5-20% reduction in range due to the tire's higher rolling resistance compared to OEM eco-tires.
  • Users with staggered wheel setups (common on BMWs and Corvettes) note faster rear-tire wear and an inability to rotate tires, which significantly reduces overall tread life.
  • Owners of heavy SUVs and performance sedans often report that the tire transforms the vehicle's handling, though some note a firmer ride quality on larger wheel diameters.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ — better treadwear, noise and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 87 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 92 vs 77 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 91 vs 79 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ scores 92 vs 86 on wet.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.