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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 95% compared to 49% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
3
15
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.7
2.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
250

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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