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Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« on: March 09, 2018, 03:35:04 pm »
I need to get new front tyres for my Mark 5 Golf. Looking at some of the threads, the Pilot Sport 4 look recommended, but on the tyre supplier sites they state they're for summer use. Would an alternative be a better all year solution?

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2018, 03:37:41 pm »
If you do a search on here that tyre is highly recommended. I need to renew my tyres so will be trying those myself.
Looking at prices and saw these for delivered
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s16p135339/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Pilot_Sport_4_PS4_-_225_45_R17_%2894Y%29_XL_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_A_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB
« Last Edit: March 09, 2018, 03:42:15 pm by Lewo »

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2018, 03:40:53 pm »
Yes, a lot seem to like them - just worried now by the summer bit!

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2018, 03:49:46 pm »
[url]http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,112743.msg1084838.html#msg1084838[url]

One thread I found

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2018, 04:01:23 pm »
Seems ok in colder weather according to that thread, cheers! Kwik fit coming in as a good price:

2 x Michelin Pilot Sport 4 at £79.78
Tyre Size 225/45Y17   £159.56
2 x Wheel Balancing at £6.75   £13.50
2 x Standard Valve (Cap & Core if TPMS fitted) at £4.75   £9.50
2 x Environmental Tyre Disposal at £1.50   £3.00
Total   £185.56

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2018, 04:06:24 pm »
I ran PS4s all around in the winter we had. Drove fine in snow and ice, just had to be careful as always I guess.

Haven't driven with a winter tyre berfore, but from watching YouTube videos, I can see they're far better for traction and steering ability but I haven't had an incident in my 12 years of driving and I've not felt a great need to buy them.

Not trying to sound billy big balls here, just saying that "summer" in a tyre name doesn't put me off.

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2018, 05:54:52 pm »
I too am surprised by how good the PS4 is in the cold.   The general rule of thumb is summer tyres are too hard to conform to the road surface below 7 degrees and will lose grip easily.  I've found that to be true of other tyres, but I've used the PS4 in -5 temps without any concerns, just have to take it steady as said above.

I will say though, mine are down to 1.6mm on the rear and 2.3mm on the front (rotated just before the snow arrived) and I did have some sketchy over steer moments in the snow, but that's to be expected if you are a knob driving on snow with slicks  :grin:

If I had full tread, I have no doubt they would be superb (for summers) on snow.   But nothing will beat a proper cold weather tyre though.

As far as what to choose, go with the assumption all of the premium brand sports tyres are ny on equal.  Just avoid ditch finders and you're golden.

Nothing beats my old Bridgestone RE720 for all round superbness though, brilliant tyres, but were sadly pulled over a decade ago.
« Last Edit: March 09, 2018, 05:59:44 pm by Pudding »


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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2018, 06:02:32 pm »
I had 4 PS4's fitted just before Xmas and they've been fine in the recent cold weather.

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2018, 07:05:11 am »
Seems ok in colder weather according to that thread, cheers! Kwik fit coming in as a good price:

2 x Michelin Pilot Sport 4 at £79.78
Tyre Size 225/45Y17   £159.56
2 x Wheel Balancing at £6.75   £13.50
2 x Standard Valve (Cap & Core if TPMS fitted) at £4.75   £9.50
2 x Environmental Tyre Disposal at £1.50   £3.00
Total   £185.56

thats for 91V


Hi not sure if you have access to Costco, but they have Michelin tyres with a instore voucher from Monday.
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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2018, 10:23:03 am »
I could probably find someone, but they haven't got any PS4 on offer. Think I will use Kwik Fit, but looks like I will have to wait until Thursday for a fitting. Thanks for all the helpful info, much appreciated.

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2018, 01:44:13 pm »
Try your local dealer.  Mine price match and are by far the best at balancing in my area.


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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2018, 04:42:16 pm »
If you got a F1 Autocentre near you they do 2x Michellin PS4's in your size for £171.70 all in. And this is for the Y rated (up to 186 mph) XL tyre.

Use the Voucher Code COMPA2015 to get free Wheel Balancing Discount and a few quid off the tyres too.

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2018, 10:54:56 pm »
Couldn't see if they are XL tyres on the F1 site?
Also OP have a look on black circles, think they're £96 fitted. Can get 2% on cashback sites too.

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2018, 07:36:40 am »
I have PS4’s on mine, had no problems at all
Very happy with them

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Re: Pilot Sport 4 or others?
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2018, 11:59:53 am »
If you got a F1 Autocentre near you they do 2x Michellin PS4's in your size for £171.70 all in. And this is for the Y rated (up to 186 mph) XL tyre.

Use the Voucher Code COMPA2015 to get free Wheel Balancing Discount and a few quid off the tyres too.

Cheers, Code works but this is what it came out for me, Harrow fitting, maybe London prices? Wheel discount was standard, extra £4 off with the voucher  :happy2:

2x Michelin Pilot Sport 4 91Y
225/45YR17   £185.50
2x Standard Wheel Balance
£15.98
SUB-TOTAL:   £201.48
Voucher Discount: COMPA2015   -£4.00
Standard Wheel Balance Discount   -£15.98
TOTAL:   £181.50