Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Pirelli Slick DHB appear in 30 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Pirelli Slick DHB performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Pirelli Slick DHB are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli Slick DHB |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli Slick DHB
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli Slick DHB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.2 111011 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.1 141910 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Pirelli Slick DHB |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 1.7 21 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.1 101110 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 31 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to no data for the Pirelli Slick DHB.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB
The Pirelli Slick DHB wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Slick DHB.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Pirelli Slick DHB.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Pirelli Slick DHB
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Slick DHB.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S or Pirelli Slick DHB?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Slick DHB.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Slick DHB averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks better than the Pirelli Slick DHB.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appears in 29 independent tests, Pirelli Slick DHB in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
