Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 Review

LA_LT1 · 02-22-2023, 04:41 PM

I went ahead and threw on PSAS4's on the LT1. Stock wheels but went slightly wider, 255/35/20.

What a difference! The tires are lighter, you can really feel the less unsprung weight as steering is lighter and more responsive. The ride is less crashy that the OEM run flats.

So far I can tell the lateral grip level is higher in the dry. I have not tried a launch yet as they are still new.

Highly recommend this option if you require all seasons.
If you don't need all seasons, the PS4S is fantastic (have them on my other car), comfortable and can withstand occasional track days.

KirillWA · 02-22-2023, 04:56 PM

Yes, these tires are great. I use them as daily driver for cold wet winters and I take the car to autocross events. Great handing and comfort.

WhiteMale · 02-24-2023, 07:56 AM

Im considering these when I finish this set of Alpin PA4's that I use in the winter time. Also considered the DWS6+, but I had a set of COnti ExtremeContactSport that I really didn't like as the sidewall felt soft and it was vague on steering, had a push in the front end of the car. I really didn't like them and I've heard similar on the forum about the DWS. Most people seem to like that tire for many other reasons.
When I looked at TR I didn't see that they had a 305/30/20 though so I'd have to look elsewhere.

TheSixSpeed · 02-27-2023, 04:27 PM

Yup, just threw on some PSAS4s on my LT1 a few days ago. Went down to a 19” by 9” and went to a 265. Handles much better in the dry, quieter too.

LA_LT1 · 02-27-2023, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSixSpeed

Yup, just threw on some PSAS4s on my LT1 a few days ago. Went down to a 19” by 9” and went to a 265. Handles much better in the dry, quieter too.

What wheels did you get? Ideally id downsize to 19s or 18s if it was in the budget

TheSixSpeed · 02-27-2023, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LA_LT1

What wheels did you get? Ideally id downsize to 19s or 18s if it was in the budget

I got some Weld Lagunas that I had the spokes powder coated black. Got it for a screaming deal back in december and couldn’t pass it up. Combined with the lighter non run flat tires, I saved about 5 pounds per corner.

wintertopdown · 08-06-2023, 08:55 PM

If I didn’t need tires in a pinch, I would have gone for the PS AS 4S…perhaps my next set, for now the Kumho Ecsta PA51. I do see a significant price difference in the 255/35/20 vs the 245/40/20. Your wheel and tire look great. Mine are a bit dirty right now.

TTown918 · 11-20-2023, 10:59 PM

Don't the Pilot Sport A/S 4s come in run flat and non-run flat? Which are you all using?

02-22-2023, 04:41 PM	#1
LA_LT1 Drives: Chevy Camaro LT1, BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 Review I went ahead and threw on PSAS4's on the LT1. Stock wheels but went slightly wider, 255/35/20. What a difference! The tires are lighter, you can really feel the less unsprung weight as steering is lighter and more responsive. The ride is less crashy that the OEM run flats. So far I can tell the lateral grip level is higher in the dry. I have not tried a launch yet as they are still new. Highly recommend this option if you require all seasons. If you don't need all seasons, the PS4S is fantastic (have them on my other car), comfortable and can withstand occasional track days. Attached Images Last edited by LA_LT1; 02-22-2023 at 04:44 PM. Reason: Add picture

02-22-2023, 04:56 PM	#2
KirillWA Drives: 2022 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 43	Yes, these tires are great. I use them as daily driver for cold wet winters and I take the car to autocross events. Great handing and comfort. __________________ 2022 Camaro 1SS 1LE Rapid Blue 6MT Looking for traction on wet pavement in Seattle.

08-06-2023, 08:55 PM	#7
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 193	If I didn’t need tires in a pinch, I would have gone for the PS AS 4S…perhaps my next set, for now the Kumho Ecsta PA51. I do see a significant price difference in the 255/35/20 vs the 245/40/20. Your wheel and tire look great. Mine are a bit dirty right now. Attached Images __________________ I bought my first 6-Speed convertible Camaro in November 2018 and now drive a Hot Red V8 LT1 M6. My Windows Sticker: https://cws.gm.com/vs-cws/vehshop/v2...FE3D78N0129849

02-24-2023, 07:56 AM	#3
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,814	Im considering these when I finish this set of Alpin PA4's that I use in the winter time. Also considered the DWS6+, but I had a set of COnti ExtremeContactSport that I really didn't like as the sidewall felt soft and it was vague on steering, had a push in the front end of the car. I really didn't like them and I've heard similar on the forum about the DWS. Most people seem to like that tire for many other reasons. When I looked at TR I didn't see that they had a 305/30/20 though so I'd have to look elsewhere.

02-27-2023, 04:27 PM	#4
TheSixSpeed Drives: Chevrolet Camaro LT1 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Yup, just threw on some PSAS4s on my LT1 a few days ago. Went down to a 19” by 9” and went to a 265. Handles much better in the dry, quieter too.

11-20-2023, 10:59 PM	#8
TTown918 Drives: 24 ZL1 (4Runner, CRV, Civic, Expl) Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Tulsa Posts: 56	Don't the Pilot Sport A/S 4s come in run flat and non-run flat? Which are you all using?

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