Michelin Pilot Sport 4s vs. 4 SUV on SQ5

[ebarberena]

I will be needing new tires in the near future on my 2018 SQ5. I use this car as my DD and I don't track it.

I am debating between going with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s or 4 SUV.

I also don't know if I should go with a little wider tire (265/45-20) or staying with OE size (255/45-20).

My priorities are (in this order):

Aquaplaning resistance (lots of standing water on roads here in central México)
Wet braking.
Wet handling.
Sidewall resistance (terrible road conditions).
Dry braking
Dry handling

I wonder if by going with wider tires aquaplaning performance will suffer.

I think 4 SUV has better sidewall resistance than 4s but I am not sure.

I have placed a e-mail to Michelin about a month ago with this but have gotten no response yet.

Has anyone used both tires and care to share you experience?

[JL206]

I can’t speak on the 4 SUV as I have never used them. I did however have the 4s on my Infiniti G37 and they were amazing. They performed just as well in the wet as they did in the dry. I never had any issues with hydroplaning at all. I live in the Seattle area where it rains often and could not have been happier with them. Best tires I have ever purchased. Mind you they don’t last for very long, I believe only 20k miles or so. I’m guessing the suv version may have better tread life.

[hbnoodles]

I have brand new pilot sport 4s on my SQ5 and love them. Unfortunately can’t speak to the 4 SUVs. Tires size is 255/40/21 up front on 21x9 and 295/35/21 on the rear. I’ll be squaring up in the winter to save some tread life but overall no complaints after about 5k miles.

[BrisAudi]

When i brought mine last year, i notice the 4S had actually higher treadwear. So it was a no brainer to go with the 4S as better one in terms of performance too. I don't think i have ever broke traction.