Michelin Pilot Road 4 - The Pilot Road 4 has just been launched and Michelin say its even better than the benchmark Pilot Road 3. The new tread pattern clears water better, with 15% more mileage than a pilot road 3. - The Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires represent the latest iteration and next generation of Pilot Road evolution. Designed to deliver maximum safety in most conditions especially on wet roads and in particular when braking, Michelin's goal is to cover all riders in all conditions. Touting both enhanced safety and extended tire life, the Pilot Road 4 tires are a tangible illustration of Michelin's Total Performance strategy of constantly and simultaneously improving tire performance characteristics across the range Superior wet-weather performance - Thanks to new XST .