Michelin Pilot Sport
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The Michelin Pilot Sport is a Max Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 25 tyre reviews averaging over 383,225 miles driven.
Dry Grip
92%
Wet Grip
80%
Road Feedback
85%
Progressiveness
80%
Wear
70%
Comfort
77%
Buy again
79%
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Michelin Pilot Sport Reviews
Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus RS Mk1 (225-45-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
These tyres were fitted to the rear of my car when I purchased it. They had been on the car since new and had done around 52000. I have subsequently done around 6000 miles on them since then, on the front of the car.
The tyres are good overall, however at the extremes of use definitely show their age. I found it surprisingly easy to spin the wheels in 2nd gear in warm dry conditions, and mid corner grip was not consisten. Normal day to day driving though the tyres were fine.
The tyres are good overall, however at the extremes of use definitely show their age. I found it surprisingly easy to spin the wheels in 2nd gear in warm dry conditions, and mid corner grip was not consisten. Normal day to day driving though the tyres were fine.
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Given 94% (breakdown) while driving a Nissan Skyline R33 GTR V Spec (255-35-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
On a weekend car, the tyres lasted me approx 4.5 years so no complaints, one puncture in all that time.
Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a TVR T350c (turbocharged) (255-40-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Awesome tyre, though a little pricey! I am running a turbo on my TVR T350c, so with power (depending on boost) around 500 BHP these tyres could take a lot more power! First gear marginal slip followed by immediate bite and grip.
Unbelievable in the wet too. I would not advise too much track stuff with these - although they are pretty good (although suffered fair amount of brake lock under heavy braking) - they are simply too expensive to use regularly on a track given the wear they suffered. So, fine for a maybe 2 or 3 track days a year, otherwise I would suggest a proper semi for the track - I use Bridgestone RE55's which are much cheaper, have far superior track grip, although have 0% grip in the wet, and only last about 6 track days...but at half the price of the Sports it does make sense. My sports are still looking good with about 50% tread left after 10,000 miles on the TVR.
Unbelievable in the wet too. I would not advise too much track stuff with these - although they are pretty good (although suffered fair amount of brake lock under heavy braking) - they are simply too expensive to use regularly on a track given the wear they suffered. So, fine for a maybe 2 or 3 track days a year, otherwise I would suggest a proper semi for the track - I use Bridgestone RE55's which are much cheaper, have far superior track grip, although have 0% grip in the wet, and only last about 6 track days...but at half the price of the Sports it does make sense. My sports are still looking good with about 50% tread left after 10,000 miles on the TVR.
Given 90% (breakdown) while driving a BMW E90 330i M Sport (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
were on my car when i bought it and have to say very very impressed superbly grippy on dry or wet , as usual for a performace tyre they wear very fast . but if you dont know that before you buy them you shouldnt be buying them , overall excellent and i would buy again
Given 76% (breakdown) while driving a Audi 3.2 A3 (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Very good sports tyre, soft and tacky. But I think they're too soft and suffer with the V6 3.2 engine weight over them. I beat they'd be very on the back, just need to find these with a very slightly tougher rubber for the front.
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (255-35-18-R)
Driving on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
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Given 81% (breakdown) while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (235-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 36,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 36,000 average miles
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Given 54% (breakdown) while driving a Porsche 993 (---)
Driving on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
had a good deal on the price of these tyres when I bought them so I thought they would be a good buy considering michelin are supposed to be the ultimate tyre. But as it turns out not so. Only managed to get 7000 miles out them so far and they are now on the wear indicators and the grip in the wet is very poor.
Given 93% (breakdown) while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 1.9 TiD (120PS) Vector Sport Airflow (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 41,000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 41,000 easy going miles
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Driving on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles