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Michelin are a French tyre manufacturer known for their expertise in various tyre types, including car tyres, commercial tyres, and motorbike tyres.
A renowned motorcycle tyre series that Michelin have been producing and developing for a number of years is their Pilot Road/Road motorbike tyres.
Latest releases of these tyre include the Pilot Road 5 and the Road 6; however, today we will be discussing both the Pilot Road 3 and Pilot Road 4 tyres.
This article will cover the features of both tyre models, comparing the difference between the two through our own data from Blackcircles.com customers.
The Michelin Pilot Road 3 is a motorbike tyre that Michelin released globally back in 2011.
The Pilot Road 3 is equipped with Michelin’s 2CT dual-compound technology. This technology applied to the Pilot Road 3 increases the tyre life and cornering stability, adding to both the reliability and performance of the tyre.
Michelin have also developed X Sipe Technology (XST) on the premium tyre, integrating dual action sipes onto the tyre’s tread further reducing the risk of aquaplaning.
These technologies applied to the Pilot Road 3 has made it stand the test of time, making it a tried and tested model for Michelin.
The Pilot Road 3 replaced the Pilot Road 2 upon its release in 2011.
Buy Pilot Road 3 tyresThe Michelin Pilot Road 4 is a premium motorbike tyre manufactured by Michelin since 2014.
Developed with Michelin’s Water Brake Technology, the Pilot Road 4 has enhanced levels of grip on wet and slippery surfaces, making it a fantastic tyre for winter driving.
Also being produced with rubber compounds, the Pilot Road 4 has a 20% greater tread life than its predecessor, the Pilot Road 3.
Michelin’s XST+ is developed on the Pilot Road 4, which reinforces both wear and longevity of the tyre.
A reliable tyre for motorbike users, the technologies used on the Pilot Road 4 has made this model a standout amongst competitors.
The Pilot Road 4 replaced the Pilot Road 3 when it was released globally in 2014.
Buy Pilot Road 4 tyresPowered by DriverReviews, our customers are allowed to review their previously purchased tyre.
Blackcircles.com customers review their previous order from four main categories, those being:
Over 71 Blackcircles.com customers has reviewed the Michelin Pilot Road 3 as follows:
Over 358 Blackcircles.com customers has reviewed the Michelin Pilot Road 4 as follows:
Most popular rim size: 17-inch
Most popular rim size: 17-inch
Prices for fully fitted tyres typically vary between different tyre sizes.
Fully fitted Michelin Pilot Road 3 prices range from £131.57 to £196.56.*
Fully fitted Michelin Pilot Road 4 prices range from £120.35 to £166.03.*
*Please note, tyre prices may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted tyre prices being from the date of writing (04/09/2024)
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