Michelin Pilot Sport Reviews - Page 2

Given 97% while driving a Lotus Elan M100 (205/50 R15 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
This tyre is no longer made, which is a pity... A truly excellent tyre which, in my opinion, was only bettered by the MXX2's originally fitted to the Lotus Elan SE, and the MXX3 replacements... The reasons for the 9's in the scoring. In combination with Exaltos on the rear the grip and feedback are terrific.

Will be really stuck for a replacement...
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on May 9, 2012
Given 84% while driving a Toyota Altezza Beams (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 9,000 easy going miles
Had these tyres foe approximately 9000km. Found them to be excellent in the wet with the ability to channel water well. No serious wear as of yet. Pressure checked every 3-4 weeks. Only complaint is that the compound is soft and a small stone shaped like a triangle managed to accomodate itself into the compound and leaving a small hole after removal and it is quiet on smooth tar sealed roads but found it noiser when driving out in the open roads in N.Z where you have "metal" or "chipped" roads. The noise is noticeable, and many comments suggest that it is a quiet tyre but I felt some mid range Firestone would be on par with this noise level.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on March 24, 2012
Given 69% while driving a Ford Focus RS Mk1 (225/45 R18 W) 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.
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on November 12, 2011
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Given 94% while driving a Nissan Skyline R33 GTR V Spec (255/35 R18 W) 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.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2011
Given 86% while driving a TVR T350c (turbocharged) (255/40 R18) 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.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on January 4, 2011
Given 90% while driving a BMW E90 330i M Sport (225/45 R17) 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
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on December 5, 2010
Given 76% while driving a Audi 3.2 A3 (225/45 R17) 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.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on November 5, 2010
Given 54% while driving a Porsche 993 (/ R) 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.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on December 30, 2009
Given 97% while driving a Porsche 987 Boxster S (265/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
These were on my car when I bought it and after 3 years and 15k they were still on the car when I sold it albeit they were down to approx 2.5mm.

Really good high performance tyres that grip well all the time.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2009
Given 99% while driving a Porsche 997 911 (295/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Better than anything for the road. Wears really well too.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on October 12, 2009
Given 75% while driving a Honda Accord CTDi (225/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
These tyres were on the car when I bought it at 3000 miles.
I would not normally go for low profile tyres but as they were fitted I thought I would keep them.
I find the grip very good and the steering very positive but the ride is firm and there is more road noise than I would like.
They look as if they will manage 15000 miles.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on June 9, 2009
Given 92% while driving a BMW E92 M3 (265/30 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Black and round. Easy to break traction with 400hp. Progressively slides. My requirements fulfilled.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on April 29, 2009