245/35
R21
96Y
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is an ultra high-performance tyre, something that is exemplified by its status as an OE supplier to BMW. In June 2019, BMW chose the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S as a 21-inch summer tyre fitment for its new high-performance X3 M and X4 M models. According to company, the new BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition models, which are fitted with 21-inch light alloy wheels, will be equipped with Michelin PS4S 255/40ZR21 102Y front and 265/40ZR21 105Y rear ultra-high-performance tyres.
Michelin has a long and successful relationship with BMW M and has designed tyres for many of the manufacturer’s previous models. These tyres are the result of almost three-years of co-development between BMW M and Michelin. During this development phase around 800 prototype tyres and 1,400 pre-production tyres were produced and tested at the Nurburgring in Germany, and Miramas and Ladoux test tracks in France.
C
A
71 dB
Summer
8.23
/ 10
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Based on tyre size: 245/35 R21 Y
Average price: £243.09
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Full Tyre Description
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is an ultra high-performance tyre, something that is exemplified by its status as an OE supplier to BMW. In June 2019, BMW chose the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S as a 21-inch summer tyre fitment for its new high-performance X3 M and X4 M models. According to company, the new BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition models, which are fitted with 21-inch light alloy wheels, will be equipped with Michelin PS4S 255/40ZR21 102Y front and 265/40ZR21 105Y rear ultra-high-performance tyres.
Michelin has a long and successful relationship with BMW M and has designed tyres for many of the manufacturer’s previous models. These tyres are the result of almost three-years of co-development between BMW M and Michelin. During this development phase around 800 prototype tyres and 1,400 pre-production tyres were produced and tested at the Nurburgring in Germany, and Miramas and Ladoux test tracks in France.
Test Results
255 (front), 275 (rear)/35 R19
/ R
Test winner - rated 'very good' Strengths: Very short stopping distances on wet and dry asphalt, high levels of grip, very direct and precise steering in dry conditions, low rolling resistance.
Weaknesses: Very narrow performance threshold with a tendency (albeit easy to control) towards understeer in the wet, slight shortcoming in ride comfort.
245/30 R20 Y
"recommended" Strengths - short braking distances dry, safe understeering handling in the dry and wet, good ride comfort - Weaknesses: some weakness in the wet
245/30 R20 Y
"Exemplary" - Strengths: Exemplary handling qualities on wet and dry roads, sporty steering precision with good feedback, stable cornering, short wet and dry braking distances - Weaknesses: average comfort, high price level