Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Excellent, considering the power going through these tyres and the way I drive (spirited shall we say) I still got 25000 miles out of the rears on this. Great grip from 8mm to 2mm tread. Expensive but worth every penny.Rubbish in snow though but this is a summer tyre.

Best high performance tire on the market. Worth the price. I spend a fair ammount if time on the track with this car and these tires are the best I've had. I have tried so-3's, ADVAN, pzero, ps1s couple models also but none were as good as these. So-3's being in my opinion the next best. On the plus side this compound remains grippy throughout the life of the tire and really holds up well against extreme heat from a track. Sure they don't last long (6-7k on the rears 11k front roughly) but that is to be expected from a high performance tire. So I can't knock the tires for that really. If you have a high perfomance Car and really want to drive it the way it was ment to be driven then these are the tires for you. Enthuasists only. I wouldn't recommend these tires to a casual driver as they are expensive and you won't notice a huge difference in everyday driving from a say so-3 (saving a bit of money). I really want to compliment the sidewalls of the tires as they really are second to none. These babies stack up against track only tires while giving you outstanding wet performance. Whatever car a the time is my best performance machine will only get Michelin ps2s until they come out with the models replacement. I'll save the tinkering with tires on other vehicles.

42,000 miles on my 2005 Porsche Boxster S and I'm recently put on the 3rd set of tires. They're slightly fragil when road or driveway conditions are concerned, but dry ttraction was never in question. When pushed very hard, they communicated their intentions with clarity. I don't push as hard in the wet, but still verrrry good traction. Braking and steering feel also are excellent, (No understeer until stupid sets in). Tire noise is never an issue.
While on a 6,800 mile 2 week vacation I had a sidewall bulge on the L/F. Replaced 2 fronts with Nitto 235/35ZR19 and the grip loss was obvious. 35 series tires must be treated with care as potholes and concrete expansion have both caused me failures, (1 bulge & 1 bead cut).
Mileage is quite acceptable for the way I drive and the places. 10k to 20k miles should be expected for a 3,000 lb. car driven briskly.
I'll continue to buy these tires for this car.

I was pleasantly surprised to find these tires were factory-equipped on my S-Line Ti A4 Avant (basically the same tire that came factory-equipped on my Porsche Cayman S!). Used as three season tires, I have been so pleased with the way they have performed that I find it very difficult to buy anything else as a replacement (even with the high price point). Many may question (including me) putting such a high $$, high performance tire on a daily driver that won't see an auto-x or road course, but I gotta say that with the way these tires hold and communicate, the resulting high confidence level from behind the wheel (when it matters most) makes them worth every penny. Another noteworthy item Given the PS2s are a max performance category tire, I was impressed with the life I got out of them (>20,000 miles is HUGE for a max performance/summer tire). And when I approached the wear indicators, tire noise, present on every max performance tires I have ever owned, was virtually non-existent. Nice job Michelin.

I drive a 2005 Mercedes C55 AMG Kleemann S7 (over 450rwhq) - This by far, bar none is the best tire I have ever owned. The grip that this provides over other tires I have had on the car is biblical in comparison. Either on the autocross track (gritty surface to blacktop), this tire grips. I guess the best explination would be highlighted when I am on the bleeding edge of grip around a turn...at the point that most tires would break loose, these tires just hold on. I cant tell you how many times I have thought to myself, man, how the -------- did those tires grip like that...
As impressive as they are on a nice summer dry day, they are equally impressive in the rain. If you have a car with traction problems (yes you cobra's, vettes, merc's) ...higher TQ cars ... these are the tires for you. 10+ ...if this was the bar, nothing would ever be up to standard.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
November 03, 2008

This is an awesome tire. I replaced Conti SportContact 2's with a pair of these up front. The Conti's were good, but these are great. Quieter, smoother, stickier. Responsive steering, great cornering, and great wet traction. I have read complaints here that the treadlife is short, but I just got them so I don't know. I have noticed that they jump around a little on grooved concrete, but that will happen with any tire that has large continuous grooves in the center.
I purchased the 'Mercedes Spec' version of PS2's, and they seem to be a great match for my C32 AMG. They are sooooo quiet.
I'm very happy, and will definitely purchase again if I get more than 15K miles out of them. We'll see.

Follow-up Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
May 20, 2009

I can't say enough about this tire. After of 12000+ miles on them, they have not worn like others complained about. They look almost new.
They grip great, they are so quiet, and thankfully, they haven't worn quickly.
I gave it 10's across the board because in 25 years of driving, I have never driven on better tires.

Follow-up Review, 22,000 Miles on Tires
November 29, 2009

I got 22K out of the tires up front. The shoulders are worn to the belts, but there is still some tread left in the middle. I don't think most people will take them this far; most would have replaced by now. That's not from under-inflation, but from very spirited cornering. The confidence these tires give is so satisfying, but yes the tread wear is quick. The last few thousand miles, the noise got a little louder, but still less then any other tire I've ridden. If you can afford them, you will not be disappointed.
Having said that, I am going to try the Goodyear F1's which are supposed to be on par with the PS2's, yet a little cheaper, and coincidently on sale right now. :)

This is by far the best performance tire that can be purchaced on the market. I have had a tire from almost every manufacturer and none compare. Excellent traction on dry pavement and the tire just blasts through deep puddles on the highway with little to no hydroplaning. Being an aggesive driver I would definatly recommend this tire to anyone that wants good performance. Expensive but totaly worth it.

I replaced the OEM runflats with a set of PS2s and the difference is absolutly amazing. Everything is better, the PS2s are more comfortible, quieter, and have better cornering.
I autoxed all last year and even with 14-20 hard launches a weekend for 2 months my rears still had tread when I took them off at 18000 miles. Absolutly amazing out of a summer performance tire. They also stood up to several 700 mile roadtrips, with a lot of fun along the way.
I will definently be mounting these again come April.

The Bridgestone Potenza tires that were original equipment on my 2005 Infiniti G-35 Coupe (19-inch wheels) became incredibly noisy after the first few thousand miles.

It was so bad I wonder who at Nissan/Infiniti was responsible for pairing those tires with this car. I complained to the dealer on a few occasions. I thought the wheel bearings were going out, which I understand is a common complaint, and was told it was the tread design of the Potenzas that was responsible. After waiting far too long, I finally broke down and bought a set of PS-2s. The PS-2s are quiet and react much more predictably than the Bridgestones.

If they last even 20,000 miles it will be worth it. Although I don't know how long they will last, I would still recommend the PS-2s to any Infiniti owner who is dissatisfied with the Potenzas.

Just got the PS2's for my 2002 BMW M3 and what a difference. I had the Michelin Pilot Sports and were happy with them but decided to try to the PS2's. As I was driving away from the tire place I could immediately notice that these tires were dramatically quieter than the regular Pilot Sports. They take harsh roads a little easier and handling is just as good if not better. Tread life is never good on the M's, I got 25K out of the Pilot Sports and I'll guess we'll have to wait and see what we get on these.