For drivers comparing Michelin Pilot Sport models, here’s a concise, side‑by‑side look at the lineup, with practical guidance on fitment, availability, and which tire best matches your climate, driving style, and vehicle.
Quick picks
Best all‑around summer performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Track‑focused, street‑legal performance: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Proven legacy summer value: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Still-capable prior‑gen summer: Michelin Pilot Super Sport
All‑season performance for real weather: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Legacy all‑season performance option: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Model-by-model overview
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (UHP Summer)
Best for: Maximum dry/wet grip and precision on the street with occasional track use.
Highlights: Michelin positions 4S as its “Maximum Combined Performance” summer tire, citing leading wet/dry lap times and braking in internal testing. Expect longer tread life versus Pilot Super Sport.
Keep in mind: Summer compounds are not intended for freezing temps.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (UHP All‑Season)
Best for: Performance driving in real weather—wet roads, cold snaps, and varied temps.
Highlights: Michelin reports up to 29% better tread life than several rival all‑season performance models (internal testing). Designed for confident wet/dry traction in a wide temperature range; chosen as the first all‑season OE tire for the Corvette.
Keep in mind: Not a track tire, but the most versatile in the Pilot lineup.
If temperatures can swing and rain is likely, choose a UHP all‑season like the Pilot Sport All Season 4 for confident wet‑road braking, changing temps, and long highway miles.
If your route stays consistently above ~45°F, the Pilot Sport 4S offers sharper summer handling with excellent wet performance for rain‑soaked highways.
Driving in Indiana
Four distinct seasons and frequent rain make UHP all‑season tires a smart year‑round choice: Pilot Sport All Season 4 for daily driving across spring storms, hot summers, and chilly fall mornings.
If you want a dedicated summer setup, pick Pilot Sport 4S for April–October and switch to winter tires when temperatures drop consistently near freezing.
RWD vehicles
For maximum warm‑weather grip, steering feel, and traction out of corners, go Pilot Sport 4S.
For mixed weather or cooler mornings, go Pilot Sport All Season 4 to maintain traction and stability control performance in the wet and cold.
For track‑day RWD cars, Pilot Sport Cup 2 delivers higher steady‑state grip and faster laps than street‑biased options.
Fitment, specs, pricing, and availability
Confirm fitment: Enter your vehicle on any product page to see the exact sizes that fit your wheels and verify load and speed ratings.
Check pricing and availability: Pricing varies by size and location. View live stock and ship‑to‑store options on each product page or at your nearby Discount Tire.
Installation: Add to cart and select your preferred store and time at checkout.
For Michelin brand tires—including the full Pilot Sport lineup—use the Discount Tire store locator to see nearby stores, in‑stock sizes, and appointment times.
Prefer to browse first? Start with a model page, enter your vehicle, and check local availability:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus
Final lap
If you want the sharpest summer street performance, start with the Pilot Sport 4S. If you split time between spirited drives and unpredictable weather, the Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the most versatile choice. For dedicated track days, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 is the go‑to. Explore sizes, check local inventory, and book installation at your nearest Discount Tire.