Tyre reviews Michelin Pilot Sport PS4 S 149

I bought my car Audi RS Q3following numerous tire tests, both domestic and foreign, in which this model has almost always won out. And I didn't regret it - truly breathtaking handling on any surface, predictable braking. Maybe the best option for fast cars that don't regularly visit the track.

This tire holds the car perfectly in high-speed turns. Specifications 235/35/19. I inflate the tire to the recommended pressure of 2.7-3.0 bar depending on the car's load. Everyone says that Michelin has a weak sidewall or is easily punctured - not true. You just need to inflate the tire correctly. I hit a curb in the dark on my Japanese car and hit my head on the roof. I got out, looked, and thought the

I bought the 265/30 R20. Firstly, let's talk about the performance of these tyres. They are simply the best on the market. But you have to pay for the quality. The tyre is noisy, and the noise is specific - it's just a drone (similar to a tram).

In comfort terms, Misha shows a good ride quality. Even at this low profile, it's one of the most comfortable high-performance tyres that I've driven.

As a professional driver, I can say that this is the best civilian tire for fast cars at the moment.

Handling:
Excellent on dry roads, with great feedback and precision in turns. Also confident on wet asphalt - the tires do not fail even in the rain.
Braking:
Very effective, both on dry and wet surfaces.
Wear:
Wear out fairly quickly with active driving. After 7,000 km in dynamic mode, significant wear is noticeable, but this is expected for sports tires.
Price:
High, and not always justified. There are more affordable analogs, but Michelin takes it with its name and technologies.
Comfort:
Good, but not perfect. Noise at high speeds is present, however, this is the price for excellent grip. If you need silence, you will have to sacrifice dynamics.
Build quality:
Depends on the country of manufacture. French tires are flawless, but specimens from other factories may have minor flaws.
Stability:
Holds the track perfectly, but it is important to monitor the camber.
Speed characteristics:
Up to 280 km/h - full control, at higher speeds the grip deteriorates.
Conclusion:
Excellent sports tires for those who value handling and safety. But for comfort and durability, you will have to pay extra.

I've been reading some reviews of these tires and I'm amazed. Best tires in the world. They're on all the powerful cars. On water, they have the best "grip" up to 220 km/h (haven't tried beyond that in the rain)). The braking distance is one of the shortest. A bit noisy at temperatures below +18 degrees Celsius, but then they become noiseless. Very finicky about pressure, and after 25-35 thousand kilometers of active driving, they wear out, but what did you expect? Safety doesn't come cheap. The blowouts and other nonsense that armchair critics describe are just nonsense. If the tire is properly mounted and has the right pressure based on the car's weight and tire size, there are no problems. Personal experience: 235/35/20 at 160 km/h, hit a huge pothole. Two wheels cracked, two are beyond repair. The tires still drove 20,000 kilometers without any issues with balancing or anything else!!!

Good luck to everyone on the roads.

I specially chose these tires made in France, exactly 24 years old. So far, they are perfectly stored in the garage, very beautiful and interesting.

Currently the best tire is 260 km/h. Doesn't float on wet asphalt. 220 - 230 km/h - extremely stable operation.

The tire is very grippy, I even drove them on a racing track, it handles corners amazingly, I couldn't even imagine that studs could be driven at such a speed!
From the disadvantages: price and weak sidewall - pierced through when driving off the tram tracks, for civilian use I would take Hankook UHP next time

It's a very decent tire, it holds perfectly on both dry and wet asphalt (water in the wheels is handled properly). It's not noisy and doesn't wear out too quickly. Expensive, but that's the price for safety and comfort