Review on MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 235/45 R17 97Y summer by Micha Bialik (Eagle) ᠌
Lame product and terrible quality.
The Michelin has excellent initial traction, but the Yokohama catches and stops more sooner and more comfortably under braking. The Yokohama is responsive and easy to understand in the corners. On a 55 profile, the rigidity is adequate but not outstanding. I was warned in the store about getting Yokohama tires, since they are awful and should be thrown away. It was discovered that this particular Michelin tire is not only too soft and slows poorly, but is also unstable when driving in a ring on a 55 profile. The price is quite exorbitant, coming in at $38,000 for a set of four wheels, which is much higher than the going rate for even top-end tires. It was the priciest rubber on the market, but I found no satisfaction in using it. I was not taken aback by any of the technological developments; I simply did not expect them. For $6,000., you could buy Pirelli skis for one slope, and after doing the math, I can see why they'd be superior. Any tire brand is preferable to Michelin. The Michelin "Pilot" tire is not a sporting option, period. The term "Pilot Sport" is bold, yet it's merely a facade. With Yokohama tires, I know I'm safe and comfortable going through the ring at high speeds, which is how fast my Camry 7.1 got up to 100 km/h. Test it out if you have any doubts. P.S. I did not get paid to write this article, but if you have any doubts or questions, feel free to ask and I will do my best to respond.
- A look at the overpriced and overhyped Michelin Pilot Sport4 tires on a V55 Camry 3.5. There will be talk of whether or not it makes sense to install Michelin tires on a civilian vehicle, as well as whether or not these tires will enhance the stability, responsiveness, and comfort of your vehicle. Previously, I lacked the knowledge to respond to this inquiry with certainty. I feel qualified to examine these tires at this time because I know why people buy tires and how a vehicle's behavior might change depending on its tires even when driving in the identical conditions. Knowledge is complemented by time behind the wheel of a variety of sports cars and tire combinations, including a 380-horsepower Jaguar F Type on Bridgestones, a 340-horsepower Audi A7 on Bridgestones, and a 317-horsepower Lexus RC with Dunlops and rear-wheel drive. When the factory tires on my personal Camry 3.5 started to wear out, I thought that upgrading to more expensive tires might help the car's handling and traction on asphalt without requiring any adjustments to the factory wheel parameters. The Michelin "Pilot Sport 4" brand name was announced loudly in one TV show. That's what I figured after I looked up the list of vehicles that have it installed and considered buying one. The viewpoints of those I will not bother with are varied. Because of this new knowledge, I can tell you with absolute certainty which vehicle or set of tires would suit you best. The shop boasted that it had road tests showing that their tire was the best available. They assured me I would be satisfied, and I do not doubt them. When I tried the 215/55/17 factory size, I was so disappointed that I had to write a bad review.
- After 5 months of ownership, I put the tire through its paces in temperatures ranging from +5 to +34. The tire's only real benefit is the peace and quiet it provides. I frequently enter corners and rings at speeds of 60–70 km/h, loudly whistling the whole time. In his seven years of driving Camrys, Yokohama had never made such a whistle. Three brand new Carmis, all with brand new Yokohama rubber. Two V55s with a 3.5-liter V8 and one V50 with a 2.5-liter motor. The Michelin's small side cord also contributes to the 55 profile's great corner rubber play. Putting "Pilot Sport" in the mix made my car feel like it was made of jelly. Many people who read this would argue that the Camry doesn't need to be softer than it already is. I agree wholeheartedly that the suspension is mushy, however the handling degraded dramatically when I switched to Michelin tires rather than the original equipment Yokohamas. Discomfort is caused by this. I also noticed that the directional stability indicator started flashing a lot more frequently after the whistle started. Exiting tight corners caused the body to make two or three imperceptible "pendulum" motions.
