The differences were small, but they existed. The Pilot Sport 4 S, in Europe at least, started in 19' for most of its life and went up to 23', offering slightly improved dry and wet grip and handling, at the expense of a little comfort and rolling resistance. This is the segment of user the PS5 is aimed at. As an example, in Europe the Pilot Sport 4 was available from 16' to 22' wheel sizes, and aimed at the segment of cars and SUVs which need less ultimate performance, and a little more comfort. The 'non-S' version of the Pilot Sport summer tire range has always been aimed at smaller wheel sizes, and is slightly less performance orientated than the 'S version'.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( PS5) directly replaces the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (PS4), and while there's been no official announcement about the replacement of the Pilot Sport 4 S (PS4S), it is likely this will be replaced at some point in the future.

This tire is not a replacement for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AND 4S.

Michelin has just launched the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5, and it looks to be a very interesting, but perhaps not what we expected, update!įirst up, some general information to clear up some confusion online. Featured: What is ACTUALLY new with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5?

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