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 285/45R21 XL size

In the size code 285/45R21, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 128.3 mm. R21 means radial construction on a 21-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 31.1".

The load index 113 means each tire supports up to 2,535 lbs — about 10,140 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.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 220 A A. The treadwear grade of 220 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 A 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 $487.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $1949.96. That is about 22% above the average of the 44 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 $97.50 per 1,000 miles across the set.