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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ review

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Brand: Michelin

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 72 · 655 reviews analysed

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The Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ is widely praised for delivering exceptional ultra-high-performance handling, crisp steering response, and top-tier wet and dry traction that rivals dedicated summer tires. However, users frequently note significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, a firmer ride quality, and a noticeable increase in road noise (often described as a humming or droning sound) as the tires age.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#Wet and dry traction#Winter and snow performance#Daily driving compromise#Handling and cornering grip#Comparison with summer tires

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

72/100

From 655 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 70%

Dry

Overall dry

79.1

Corner stability

72.8

Dry traction

72.9

Steering response

72.7

Wet

Overall wet

81.6

Hydroplaning resistance

73.5

Wet traction

73.8

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

58.1

Light snow

63.9

Heavy snow

58.8

Ice

57.8

Comfort

Overall comfort

64.5

Ride comfort

67.3

Noise

Overall noise

65.1

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

71.9

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By road tests

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Treadwear

72.8

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 655 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Decent light-snow capability for an ultra-high-performance all-season tire

Cons

Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
Poor performance and traction in deep snow, ice, or freezing temperatures

Worth knowing

Owners of heavier performance vehicles (such as BMW M-models, Audi S/RS cars, and Tesla models) frequently report accelerated rear-tire wear and premature baldness due to vehicle weight and torque.
Drivers transitioning from factory run-flat tires on luxury and sports sedans noted an immediate, dramatic improvement in overall ride comfort and impact absorption despite the stiff Michelin sidewalls.
Users running staggered wheel setups often experienced halved tread-wear warranty benefits and faster wear on the un-rotatable rear axles.

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18

2nd of 19

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)	6th of 19

Source: Consumer Reports

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

The community generally views the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ as a high-performing all-season tire that delivers exceptional dry and wet grip, great cornering stability, and low noise compared to stock options. Most users praise them as an ideal compromise for daily drivers who want warm-weather performance without swapping to dedicated summer tires, though some users note they struggle in heavy winter snow compared to competitors like Continental.

r/AMG ·8 upvotes

“new tires = BIG difference in traction (pilot sport a/s 3+)”

2018-07-26

r/GolfGTI ·4 upvotes

“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”

2020-02-14

r/GolfGTI ·4 upvotes

“I have had the Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ for my last two sets of tires, and I had the hydro-edge before that on my old Toyota. So much grip around corners and good rain performance.”

2019-01-29

r/Audi ·3 upvotes

“Are you talking about the all seasons or the summer tires? The summer tires are a terrible choice and you will likely go off the road at some point. Summer tires get hard as a rock in cold temps since they are not meant to be used in winter. If you're talking about the all seasons, I had Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on my 2016 S6 and they were just terrible in snow. So bad that I replaced them after only ~10k miles and put on some Conti Extreme Contact DWS, which were far superior in bad weather. If you want a true all season that can be useful in winter, I'd go with the Contis. But if you are going to be driving in bad weather regularly, get dedicated snows. All seasons are passable here and there but not confidence inspiring.”

2026-07-09

r/mazdaspeed3 ·1 upvote

“been driving on them for about 2 weeks! I was running pilot super sports during the summer and was very happy with them so I went with the pilot sport A/S 3+ for the winter. So far I have been pleased with the traction in wet and below freezing conditions. Haven't driven in snow yet so can't comment on that yet. They handle nearly as well as my old super sports in the corners and have significantly less road noise. Obviously they are all season tires so they won't have the most amazing performance driving experience compared to summer tires, but I think they are a good practical compromise for our cars.”

2018-11-20

r/Golf_R ·1 upvote

“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ was amazing on my STI in cold and wet in the Seattle area. But I never had a chance to drive them on proper snow/ice, so I can't vouch for them in a northeast winter, unfortunately. :/”

2018-10-17

Sentiment breakdown

Positive40%

Mixed53%

Negative7%

Top themes

#Wet and dry traction#Winter and snow performance#Daily driving compromise#Handling and cornering grip#Comparison with summer tires#Ride comfort and noise

From 15 threads and comments.