Pilot Sport 4 SUV

About the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Asymmetrical tread pattern - external part for dry conditions, internal part for wet roads* Rigid blocks on the tread pattern* High density double casing* Hybrid belt made of aramid and nylon* Premium Touch finish sidewall design* Deep rim protector* 20,000 Mile/30,000 km Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty (Speed Rating: Y,W,V,H)* Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

Benefits

* For outstanding grip and safety* Optimized for longevity* For tire robustness* Help protect the sidewall and steel belts* Provides a dark velvet effect on the external sidewall* Guards against light wheel damage

Understanding the 315/40ZR21 XL size

In the size code 315/40R21, 315 is the section width in millimetres (about 12.4"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 126 mm. R21 means radial construction on a 21-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 30.9".

The load index 115 means each tire supports up to 2,679 lbs — about 10,716 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 4 SUV is built for

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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, SUV/CUV, Performance, UHP.

Price and value

At $471.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $1886.96. That is about 14% above the average of the 29 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 20,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $94.35 per 1,000 miles across the set.