Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP: 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 and Star-Performer Stratos UHP appear in 23 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Star-Performer Stratos UHP performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 1 test.
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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Star-Performer Stratos UHP still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #9 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 20.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94 | 74.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Star-Performer Stratos UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Avg rank 27.7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Avg rank 18.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 16.5 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 23.0 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Avg rank 16.5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 15.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Avg rank 30.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 27.7 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 18.0 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Star-Performer Stratos UHP wins this category with an average rank of 16.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Star-Performer Stratos UHP wins this category with an average rank of 23.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 16.5 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 15.0 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 30.0 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Star-Performer Stratos UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks better than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appears in 22 independent tests, Star-Performer Stratos UHP 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 →
