Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP 

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The Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP (Zero Pressure) is Michelin's Streetable Track & Competition tire developed for the drivers of supercars and sports cars who want to maximize their vehicle's performance and reduce lap times. The Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP is highly-tuned to enhance the capability of the specific vehicles it was homologated for, so it may only be sold for use in those applications. Since it is designed to help drivers realize their car's full potential in dry conditions, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP, like all Streetable Track & Competition tires, is not intended to be used, stored, moved nor shipped in near- or below-freezing temperatures.

The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP benefits from several generations of Michelin run-flat technology, which is especially efficient in enhancing race-tire performance characteristics. Michelin has turned the technology that enables a tire to run for a limited period without air pressure into an asset on the racetrack.

The Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP utilizes a tread compound taken directly from Michelin's motorsport tires for enhanced grip during acceleration, braking and cornering. This high-traction compound is molded into an updated, asymmetric pattern with reduced void area to improve grip in dry conditions. The massive, outboard shoulder features fewer lateral notches, and the tire's circumferential grooves are narrower, creating wider tread ribs for more rubber in the contact patch. The inner shoulder is focused on wet traction, with deep, lateral notches to evacuate water from the footprint. Even so, while Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires meet DOT requirements, they are not recommended for driving in wet conditions where standing water is present and there is the risk of hydroplaning; drivers should drive cautiously at reduced speeds if they encounter these conditions. This is especially true of shaved or worn tires.

Internal construction of the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP has been reengineered to fully exploit the additional grip provided by the updated compound and is tuned to best complement its intended vehicle application. Increased structural rigidity provides the stable base needed to withstand the forces transmitted through the tire.

Note: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires should be stored at temperatures above 32°F (0°C). Below 14°F (-10°C) the tires should not be used, stored, moved or shipped. Lower temperatures can cause the rubber to crack. Cold compound cracking occurs as a result of improper use or storage, and therefore Michelin's warranty will not cover tires exhibiting this condition. Any tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

Note: For best handling on the track or the road, Michelin advises a complete set of four Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires should be fitted.

Related Information: What Is Competition Tire Heat Cycling? | Can Tires Be Shaved For Autocross / Track Use / Competition? | How Do I Store Track & Competition DOT Tires In Cold Temperatures?

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Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Reviews

Customer feedback data reveals strong performance across key categories for this Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire. Comfort receives consistent praise (8-10 scores) for smooth ride quality and noise reduction. Treadwear ratings (7-10) highlight durable performance, with many users noting longevity suited for highway and light off-road use. Winter traction shows variability (5-9 scores), delivering reliable capability in light snow though some report reduced confidence on ice. Wet traction earns 7-10 scores with effective hydroplaning resistance, while dry traction excels (9-10) with responsive handling and stability. The balanced profile makes it a dependable choice for drivers prioritizing year-round comfort and predictable all-season performance.

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946 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 835 positive
  • 111 negative

Most customers rate the Dueler H/L Alenza's wet traction as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting confident wet braking and hydroplaning resistance. While a few ratings between 0-6 note some concerns, the majority experience aligns with its all-season touring design for crossover/SUVs.

April 04, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Incredible in the rain - just got back from a 350 mile round trip in torrential rain and I was able to set the cruise at 85mph. I couldn't believe it. Only hydroplaned in a few spots where the drainage systems couldn't keep up...and even then I only had to slow down to 75 to maintain contact with the road...

Pleasantly surprised by these tires. Am a vehicle enthusiast who works on my own cars and am extremely hard on my cars - I push them to the limit in terms of acceleration, handling, and towing. I have used Michelin tires on my vehicles for the last 20 years or so because I've had great experience with them in extreme conditions and they hold up to my aggressive use of my vehicles. We purchased this vehicle used and it came with these Bridgestones.

I may be reconsidering my stance on only buying Michelin tires - these Bridgestones have been incredible.

Great in the dry - we have very twisty back roads near my house and these handle very very well. I don't push big vehicle like this to the limit in turns...but the Bridgestones on our Escalade ESV seem to handle dry conditions just as well as the Michelins on our Suburban.

Incredible in the rain - just got back from a 350 mile round trip in torrential rain and I was able to set the cruise at 85mph. I couldn't believe it. Only hydroplaned in a few spots where the drainage systems couldn't keep up...and even then I only had to slow down to 75 to maintain contact with the road.

Impressive in deep snow - we had a surprise 6-8 inch storm this past winter and I took my son to go skiing. The highways were a mess with accidents so I stuck to back roads - many of which were not plowed. The vehicle had zero issues navigating 6 inch unplowed wet/heavy snow for many, many miles.

I'd estimate the tires have about 20k miles on them. The fronts have a 2022 date code and the rears 2018. Carfax says "2 tires mounted" in 2022 when vehicle had 20k less miles on it...so I'm guessing 2 tires have 20k and the other 2 may have more miles on them. All 4 tires currently have 7/32" tread.

Will definitely consider buying these again!

Vehicle: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: THORNTON, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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October 19, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Heavy rain does not phase these tires either...

My truck has 300000 miles on it . The only tires that have been used are these duelers. Excellent wear averaging 50-60000 miles. I usually replace them early for better traction during the winter. I have driven them through 1+ feet of snow on the highway, heavy slush and icy conditions without slowing down. I’m the guy blowing by you because these tires are so good. Heavy rain does not phase these tires either. Can’t wait for a nice snowy winter!!!Great handling and quiet if that’s important.

Vehicle: 2014 GMC Yukon Denali AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MOSCOW, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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643 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 482 positive
  • 161 negative

Winter traction scores are mostly 8-10, with deep snow performance praised. Ice traction has varied experiences, but overall strong all-season capability for crossover/SUVs.

October 19, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...I have driven them through 1+ feet of snow on the highway, heavy slush and icy conditions without slowing down. I'm the guy blowing by you because these tires are so good...

My truck has 300000 miles on it . The only tires that have been used are these duelers. Excellent wear averaging 50-60000 miles. I usually replace them early for better traction during the winter. I have driven them through 1+ feet of snow on the highway, heavy slush and icy conditions without slowing down. I’m the guy blowing by you because these tires are so good. Heavy rain does not phase these tires either. Can’t wait for a nice snowy winter!!!Great handling and quiet if that’s important.

Vehicle: 2014 GMC Yukon Denali AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MOSCOW, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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August 26, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...These tires are used up north instead of snow tires at times. I highly recommend the Alenza tires for SUV's.

I had the Dueler Alenza tires on my old Land Rover 4. I had them in rainy Florida and they were excellent in all areas, especially hydroplaning.

We got a new Land Rover Discovery full-size and we were about to return the car because of the steering, roll of the car on slight turns, and terrible hydroplaning. It occurred to me that maybe the tires were the problem.

We ordered the tires from Tire Rack, the pricing was great, and they came on time without any issue, perfectly delivered, and put them on the car. It was 180° difference in driving, no more body roll in the corners, great traction on the road, snow, ice, rain. These tires are used up north instead of snow tires at times. I highly recommend Tire Rack and I highly recommend the Alenza tires for SUV's.

Vehicle: 2017 Land Rover Discovery First Edition
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC
Driving Style: Average

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April 04, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Impressive in deep snow - we had a surprise 6-8 inch storm this past winter and I took my son to go skiing. The highways were a mess with accidents so I stuck to back roads - many of which were not plowed. The vehicle had zero issues navigating 6 inch unplowed wet/heavy snow for many, many miles...

Pleasantly surprised by these tires. Am a vehicle enthusiast who works on my own cars and am extremely hard on my cars - I push them to the limit in terms of acceleration, handling, and towing. I have used Michelin tires on my vehicles for the last 20 years or so because I've had great experience with them in extreme conditions and they hold up to my aggressive use of my vehicles. We purchased this vehicle used and it came with these Bridgestones.

I may be reconsidering my stance on only buying Michelin tires - these Bridgestones have been incredible.

Great in the dry - we have very twisty back roads near my house and these handle very very well. I don't push big vehicle like this to the limit in turns...but the Bridgestones on our Escalade ESV seem to handle dry conditions just as well as the Michelins on our Suburban.

Incredible in the rain - just got back from a 350 mile round trip in torrential rain and I was able to set the cruise at 85mph. I couldn't believe it. Only hydroplaned in a few spots where the drainage systems couldn't keep up...and even then I only had to slow down to 75 to maintain contact with the road.

Impressive in deep snow - we had a surprise 6-8 inch storm this past winter and I took my son to go skiing. The highways were a mess with accidents so I stuck to back roads - many of which were not plowed. The vehicle had zero issues navigating 6 inch unplowed wet/heavy snow for many, many miles.

I'd estimate the tires have about 20k miles on them. The fronts have a 2022 date code and the rears 2018. Carfax says "2 tires mounted" in 2022 when vehicle had 20k less miles on it...so I'm guessing 2 tires have 20k and the other 2 may have more miles on them. All 4 tires currently have 7/32" tread.

Will definitely consider buying these again!

Vehicle: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: THORNTON, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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980 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 939 positive
  • 41 negative

Customers consistently rate dry traction highly, with most scores in the 9-10 range. The Dueler H/L Alenza delivers confident grip and responsive handling in dry conditions, excelling for crossover/SUV touring use.

March 16, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

Although missing ultimate traction, when the tire does begin to lose grip it does so in a linear manner which makes recovery and control rather trivial compared to my previous tires which were Nexan brand. They had more initial grip but when the lost traction the tires would let go completely and I would lose control of my vehicle...

Although missing ultimate traction, when the tire does begin to lose grip it does so in a linear manner which makes recovery and control rather trivial compared to my previous tires which were Nexan brand. They had more initial grip but when the lost traction the tires would let go completely and I would lose control of my vehicle. That does not happen with these Bridgestone Duelers though, highly recommended!

Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Premier
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BELCOURT, ND
Driving Style: Spirited

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April 04, 2024
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Great in the dry - we have very twisty back roads near my house and these handle very very well. I don't push big vehicle like this to the limit in turns...but the Bridgestones on our Escalade ESV seem to handle dry conditions just as well as the Michelins on our Suburban...

Pleasantly surprised by these tires. Am a vehicle enthusiast who works on my own cars and am extremely hard on my cars - I push them to the limit in terms of acceleration, handling, and towing. I have used Michelin tires on my vehicles for the last 20 years or so because I've had great experience with them in extreme conditions and they hold up to my aggressive use of my vehicles. We purchased this vehicle used and it came with these Bridgestones.

I may be reconsidering my stance on only buying Michelin tires - these Bridgestones have been incredible.

Great in the dry - we have very twisty back roads near my house and these handle very very well. I don't push big vehicle like this to the limit in turns...but the Bridgestones on our Escalade ESV seem to handle dry conditions just as well as the Michelins on our Suburban.

Incredible in the rain - just got back from a 350 mile round trip in torrential rain and I was able to set the cruise at 85mph. I couldn't believe it. Only hydroplaned in a few spots where the drainage systems couldn't keep up...and even then I only had to slow down to 75 to maintain contact with the road.

Impressive in deep snow - we had a surprise 6-8 inch storm this past winter and I took my son to go skiing. The highways were a mess with accidents so I stuck to back roads - many of which were not plowed. The vehicle had zero issues navigating 6 inch unplowed wet/heavy snow for many, many miles.

I'd estimate the tires have about 20k miles on them. The fronts have a 2022 date code and the rears 2018. Carfax says "2 tires mounted" in 2022 when vehicle had 20k less miles on it...so I'm guessing 2 tires have 20k and the other 2 may have more miles on them. All 4 tires currently have 7/32" tread.

Will definitely consider buying these again!

Vehicle: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: THORNTON, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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August 21, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

The reviews sum this tire up correctly - very smooth and comfortable ride, great wet and dry traction...

The reviews sum this tire up correctly - very smooth and comfortable ride, great wet and dry traction. A little road noise hum but that is expected with new tires. Gas mileage increased by 1.5 per gallon on average - in a full sized truck that is a nice perk.

Great looking tire. Will update after Winter.

Vehicle: 2015 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEBANON, OH
Driving Style: Average

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985 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 854 positive
  • 131 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort and noise levels as excellent, with scores predominantly 9s and 10s. High marks highlight smooth handling and quiet operation, aligning well with its Crossover/SUV touring purpose.

February 05, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

Great tires OEM spec nice smooth ride

Great tires OEM spec nice smooth ride

Vehicle: 2013 GMC Yukon Denali AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: EDISON, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 05, 2025
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Super quiet on the highway and smooth road handling...

Bridgestone Alenza H/L 275/55/R20 113T original factory installed tires , have been excellent. Had the Ram now for 5 years this past December and have approximately 49,750 miles on them. Ive driven from NYC to FL, UT, CO and plenty of shorter trips to adjacent states and I've had zero incident and still have 7/32 tread on them. Super quiet on the highway and smooth road handling. Ive gone off road in UT, but on hard dirt surface, these aren't meant for extreme off road. Drive Safe and enjoy the ride.

Vehicle: 2020 RAM 1500 4WD Crew Cab (6 Lug) 275/55-20
Miles Driven on Tires: 49,750
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY
Driving Style: Average

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816 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 655 positive
  • 161 negative

Customers praise the Dueler H/L Alenza's treadwear, with most scoring 9s and 10s for long-lasting durability in all-season use. While a few lower scores show some variability, high marks highlight impressive tread life ideal for crossover/SUV drivers prioritizing longevity.

January 05, 2025
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Had the Ram now for 5 years this past December and have approximately 49,750 miles on them... still have 7/32 tread on them...

Bridgestone Alenza H/L 275/55/R20 113T original factory installed tires , have been excellent. Had the Ram now for 5 years this past December and have approximately 49,750 miles on them. Ive driven from NYC to FL, UT, CO and plenty of shorter trips to adjacent states and I've had zero incident and still have 7/32 tread on them. Super quiet on the highway and smooth road handling. Ive gone off road in UT, but on hard dirt surface, these aren't meant for extreme off road. Drive Safe and enjoy the ride.

Vehicle: 2020 RAM 1500 4WD Crew Cab (6 Lug) 275/55-20
Miles Driven on Tires: 49,750
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY
Driving Style: Average

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July 27, 2023
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4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...I've driven 43,000 miles and they still have 6/32 to 5.5/32 left. According to manufacturing Date Stamp, tires are now ten years old, with enough tread to keep going...

Bought the vehicle used eight years ago (2014 Yukon Denali) with these Bridgestone tires installed.
I've driven 43,000 miles and they still have 6/32 to 5.5/32 left. According to manufacturing Date Stamp, tires are now ten years old, with enough tread to keep going.
I'm using Tire Rack's survey responses to decide which to buy next. The Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is my current selection

Vehicle: 2014 GMC Yukon Denali AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 43,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MISHAWAKA, IN
Driving Style: Average

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