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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2

Summer
Premium
7.9 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 54 available sizes from R17 to R21. EU label data is mostly wet grip C and rolling resistance D.

2 Tests Price from: £177 54 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport CUP 2
7.9
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
P Zero R
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis RS820
4.4
Better at: Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance
KingbossB
G866
Better at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
8.8
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding dry handling performance with sharp steering response.

Lowest noise level among tested tires (71.3 dB) for a quiet ride.

Good rolling resistance, contributing to better fuel efficiency.

Weaknesses

Limited grip on wet surfaces, especially in standing water.

Firm ride quality resulting in reduced comfort.

Reduced suitability for cold weather conditions.

Reviews

8.5
28 Reviews

Customers like

Excellent dry grip16×
Strong track performance8×
Precise, responsive handling7×
Good cornering stability4×
Clear road feedback4×

Customers don't like

Requires careful warming up6×
Limited wet-weather confidence5×
Rapid tread wear3×
Increased fuel consumption2×
Picks up and throws road debris2×

History

Pilot Sport CUP 22017–20267.9Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect20228.5
2017
1× Tested
SportAuto225/40 R18#3Recommended
2022

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 got replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

2026
1× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended
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Tests (2)

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Sizes (54)

215/45 R17

1 Variants

91Y
225/45 R17

1 Variants

94Y
255/40 R17

1 Variants

98Y

Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Recommended2× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 8.5xxx/xx R19 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

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