Tests 78 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,359 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 77–72
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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84
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +282Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 85 79 Reviews found online 83 85 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 99% -
85
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1174Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 87 73 Reviews found online 81 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 87% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
57
Comfort
S Fit EQ+ +865Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 48 59 Reviews found online 70 75 -
61
Noise
S Fit EQ+ +1273Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 53 76 Reviews found online 73 – -
73
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1657Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 78 46 Reviews found online 65 73 -
79
Handling
S Fit EQ+ +382Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV S Fit EQ+ Reviews found online 79 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 72 |
| Dry | 84 | 82 |
| Wet | 85 | 74 |
| Comfort | 57 | 65 |
| Noise | 61 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 57 |
| Handling | 79 | 82 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
72
/ 100
S Fit EQ+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | S Fit EQ+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 91% #5/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 77% #20/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +13.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #5/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 99% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 88% #3/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 36% #46/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +52.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #9/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −3.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 44% #10/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 73% #2/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −29.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 62% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 79% #12/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −16.4 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 62% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +35.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 8% #13/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +92.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 96% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 40% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 50% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +4.3 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 0% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #11/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #3/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 87% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +10.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pros
- Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
- Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling
Cons
- Higher-than-average purchase price
- Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
- Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
Tire B S Fit EQ+
Pros
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet road grip with stable handling
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Stiffer ride quality or firmness in colder conditions (below 10°C)
- Concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and occasional manufacturing flaws (e.g., a hump in one tire)
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performance tire option for luxury and sport utility vehicles, often compared against alternatives like Pirelli Scorpions and Michelin's own Latitude series. Users appreciate its strong grip and dynamic capabilities, though questions regarding tread wear, run-flat options, and comparisons with all-season variants are common.
r/PorscheMacan
·1 upvote ·2026-04-04
“I'm leaning towards the Pilot Sport 4 SUV over the LS3. I'd really like to see how much better these tires grip. Although it sounds like I'll be sacrificing a little comfort, but with air suspension I'm not too worried.”
r/Audi
·1 upvote ·2026-07-09
“Nope nope nope. I live in the SE and my RWD sports car get squirrelly with normal driving when it drops below 40 on my PS4Ss. You’d be in a ditch first bit of snow.”
r/Howsmytire
·1 upvote ·2026-07-15
“Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923. I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth. Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating? I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.”
Top themes
#handling and grip#tread life and wear#comparison with other tires#luxury SUV fitment#seasonal performance
Based on 9 community posts
Tire B
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
72
/ 100
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ if noise, comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 73 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 73 vs 61 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 85 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 65 vs 57 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.