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Michelin Primacy 5 vs Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin are a global tyre brand that has paved the way for innovative tyre production for over 100 years now.
They have an extensive model line-up that consist of many tyre series, including both the Primacy and Pilot Sport model series.
Regarding Michelin’s Primacy tyre series, the recent generation has arrived in January 2025, that being the Primacy 5.
An ever-popular Pilot Sport model that we will be comparing the Primacy 5 to is the Pilot Sport 4 S, a performance variant of the famous Pilot Sport 4.
Gathering data from real customer reviews, tyre sizes, key features, and more, we will look to cover the bases of both models to highlight what makes these such sought-after tyres.
Primacy 5 Overview
The Michelin Primacy 5 is a summer tyre that has recently had its global release in 2025.
Succeeding the successful Primacy 4+, the Primacy 5 delivers 18% more milage than its predecessor, as well as a 4% shorter wet braking distance when new.
This premium tyre is developed with both Michelin’s EverGrip and EverTread technologies, further enhancing the tyre’s longevity and ability to evacuate water.
Michelin’s MaxTouch technology is also featured on the Primacy 5, maximising contact with the road and gives the tyre increased performance when accelerating, braking, and cornering. This further improves tread life of the tyre without compromising safety.
Given the success of previous Primacy generations, we anticipate the Primacy 5 to be one of Michelin’s most successful tyre models for years to come!
Buy Primacy 5 tyresPilot Sport 4 S Overview
Speaking of popular Michelin tyre models, the Pilot Sport 4 S has been a staple in the French tyre brand’s model line-up for a number of years now.
Engineered for spirited road driving and occasional track use, with the Pilot Sport 4 S featuring Michelin’s Bi-Compound Technology that further optimises on-track performance on wet and dry conditions.
Dynamic Response Technology is also featured on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, delivering improved steering responsiveness through the hybrid belt of aramid and nylon.
The 4 S has a premium and stylish dark velvet effect on the tyre’s sidewall, making it aesthetically pleasing for motorists that have the tyres equipped to their vehicle.
Chosen as an original equipment (OE) tyre for top car brands like Porsche, BMW, and Ferrari, the Pilot Sport 4 S replaced the Michelin Pilot Super Sport upon its release in 2017.
Buy Pilot Sport 4 S tyresTyre Label Ratings
Tyre label ratings are EU regulated tyre performance indicators for key performance categories.
These ratings may vary between tyre sizes and/or special manufacturer fitments.
The categories in which tyre models are ranked on are as follows:
- Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G
- Wet Grip – Ranked A to G
- Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)
Primacy 5 Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency: B or C
- Wet Grip: A
- Tyre Noise: 70B
Pilot Sport 4 S Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency – C or D (exception of 315/35 R20 Porsche fitment – B)
- Wet Grip: A to C
- Tyre Noise: 71B to 73B
Primacy 5 Awards
As established, the Michelin Primacy 5 has just recently been released in 2025.
Therefore, the Primacy 5 has not seen any awards or tyre test wins by the time of writing this article (10/01/2025).
However, with the performance levels in which the Primacy 5 is showing across the board, we are sure that this summer tyre will pick up many accolades throughout the years to come.
Pilot Sport 4 S Awards
The Pilot Sport 4 S has been a very successful model for Michelin since its 2017 global release, picking up various tyre test accolades and awards.
In 2020, the Michelin PS4 S was the winner in the Evo ‘Overall Tyre’ test, with Evo stating “Good in the wet and outstanding in the dry. A great tyre that will improve the feel of your performance car.”
Since 2022, our friends at DriverReviews have held their own ‘Customer Choice Awards’, where real customer feedback drives recognition to all tyre types. For three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024), the Pilot Sport 4 S has claimed the ‘Best Tyres for High Performance Cars’ award, further highlighting its capabilities as an outstanding performance tyre.
Additionally the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was rated ‘exemplary’ through a 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars summer tyre test ( 265/35 R19 front, 295/30 R20 rear). Auto Bild praised the PS4 S for being a “ well-balanced sports tyre that shines on both wet and dry roads, precise turn-in, good feedback, good balance, short braking distances, low ride noise.”
Its numerous awards and consistently high praise from leading automotive publications demonstrate why the Pilot Sport 4 S is a top-performing tyre.
Customer Reviews
Our review system is powered by DriverReviews, giving customers the ability to review their previously purchased tyre model, as well as having access to real customer feedback.
The categories in which customer review their tyres are as follows:
- Overall ratings
- Would the customer buy the tyres again
- Does the car feel better to drive
- Were the tyres value for money
Primacy 5 Customer Reviews
Once plenty of customer reviews have been gathered, we will ensure to update this article accordingly.
Pilot Sport 4 S Customer Reviews
Over 5,020 customers have reviewed the Pilot Sport 4 S as follows:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.7/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.8/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.6/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5
Primacy 5 Common Tyre Sizes
The Michelin Primacy 5 has just been released, meaning the most popular tyre sizes of the model is yet to be determined.
We will make sure to update this article on a later date to highlight the most purchased tyre sizes of the Primacy 5.
Pilot Sport 4 S Common Tyre Sizes
Primacy 5 Common Car Models
With the Michelin Primacy 5 being just recently released, there has been no purchases of this tyre by the time of writing (10/01/2025), which means we cannot outline the most common car models the tyre has been purchased for.
This article will be updated in the coming months to ensure you are up-to-date on this data.
Pilot Sport 4 S Common Car Models
Price Ranges
Prices of tyre models may vary depending on tyre size and manufacturer fitment.
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Primacy 5 range from £144.99 to £249.99.*
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S range from £171.49 to £491.49.*
*Prices for tyres may fluctuate in time, with outlined prices being from date of writing (10/01/2025).