Pilot Sport 4S

About the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Dynamic Response Technology adapts to the road* Revolutionary multi-compound construction* Total Performance™ overcomes the usual trade-off of wear for grip* Premium design and deep rim protector* 30,000 Mile/50,000 Kilometer Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty* Standard Limited Warranty - All Michelin tires

Benefits

* For Ultra-precise steering, outstanding cornering power and remarkably good tread life* Delivers unmatched levels of dry and wet grip* To deliver both incredible traction and improved tread life* Provides a dark velvet effect on external sidewalls whilst guarding against light wheel damage

Understanding the 285/30ZR21 XL size

In the size code 285/30R21, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 30 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 30% of the width, or roughly 85.5 mm. R21 means radial construction on a 21-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27.7".

The load index 100 means each tire supports up to 1,764 lbs — about 7,056 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is built for

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 300 AA A. The treadwear grade of 300 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $419.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $1679.96. That is about 10% above the average of the 8 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $56.00 per 1,000 miles across the set.