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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2

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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
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4.9 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 placed #4 out of 8 in TYRE REVIEWS 2026 (235/35 R19). Our database lists 54 sizes, from R17 to R21.

3 Tests Price from: £160 54 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport CUP 2
4.9
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
9.7
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.5
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective
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
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.5
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
8.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
2.3
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
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
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

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
29 Reviews

Customers like

Excellent dry grip14×
Strong track performance8×
Precise steering and feedback6×
Stable, predictable handling5×
Usable wet-road grip with caution5×

Customers don't like

Needs heat to deliver full grip6×
Limited wet and cold performance4×
Rapid wear under demanding use3×
Picks up and throws road debris2×

History

Pilot Sport CUP 22017–20264.9Pilot 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
2× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#4
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Tests (3)

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3 Tests 2× Recommended

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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