The Pilot Sport PS2 is a Max Performance Summer tire member of the Michelin Pilot family of low profile, high-speed tires. Initially developed for Original Equipment (O.E.) on some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and performance sedans, the Pilot Sport PS2 combines world-class dry road traction, handling and cornering. Some of the first Pilot Sport PS2 O.E. fitments included the BMW Alpina Z8, McLaren SLR and Porsche GT2/GT3 models. The Pilot Sport PS2 is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
On the outside, Pilot Sport PS2 features two different tread rubber compounds (a hybrid silica/carbon black compound that begins at the tire's outer shoulder and continues across the tread until it joins a high-silica compound that continues to the tire's inside shoulder) molded into an asymmetric design with large outer shoulder blocks and continuous intermediate and center ribs to enhance steering response and cornering stability. Both tread compounds are specifically formulated for their location to combine dry and wet traction with crisp corning and high speed capability. The tread design also features wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches that help channel water through the footprint to enhance wet road traction.
On the inside, the tread design is supported by two high-tensile, lightweight steel cord belts that are further reinforced by size-optimized, precisely placed individual Aramid/nylon hybrid filaments to provide improved steering response and resistance to distortion while enhancing ride quality and high-speed durability.
El neumático Pilot Sport PS2 es miembro de la familia Michelin de bajo perfil y alta velocidad para la categoría Máximo Rendimiento Para Verano. Diseñada inicialmente como equipo original (O.E., por sus siglas en inglés) para los autos deportivos más prestigiosos en el mundo y sedánes de alto rendimiento; este neumático, combina tracción y una rápida respuesta al girar el volante en carretera seca. Algunos de los autos que utilizan este neumático, como equipo original son: BMW Alpina Z8, McLaren SLR y los modelos Porsche GT2 y GT3. No ha sido diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cerca del nivel de congelación, hielo o nieve.
En el exterior, presenta dos tipos diferentes de mezcla de caucho en la banda de rodamiento (un componente híbrido silicón/carbón negro que se inicia en el hombro exterior y continua a través de la banda hasta que se une a un componente con más silicón que continúa hasta el hombro interior) moldeados en un diseño asimétrico con bloques largos e intermedios continuos en el hombro exterior y un cordón en el centro que mejora la respuesta al girar y la estabilidad al tomar las curvas. Ambos componentes de la mezcla están específicamente formulados para sus posiciones y combinar tracción en seco y mojado y obtener buena respuesta en cambios repentinos de dirección a alta velocidad. El diseño de la banda posee ranuras circunferenciales y muescas laterales que ayudan a evacuar el agua de la banda asegurando mayor tracción en pavimento mojado.
El diseño interior de la lona de carcasa es apoyado por dos bandas con cuerdas livianas de acero de alta resistencia a la tensión que son reforzadas por su tamaño óptimo, con filamentos híbridos de Aramid/nailon precisamente instalados individualmente, para mejorar el control, la respuesta al girar y la resistencia a la distorsión; todo esto hace la experiencia de manejar más agradable y la durabilidad del neumático aumenta a pesar de su uso a alta velocidad.
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Treadwear:6 Years / 20,000 Miles Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day satisfaction (1), 3-yr roadside assistance
Additional Information:(1) Up to 6 per customer, exchange for any brand.
Notes
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New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Testing Max Performance Summer Tires(03:17)
In Max Performance Summer tires, high traction levels are paramount and some refinement in road manners is also critical. Low profile sizes, high speed ratings, and O.E. fitments on some of the world's best vehicles are hallmarks of the category.
Kumho's new Ecsta LE Sport takes on the top tires in the category in our recent test.
Customers think the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 excels in treadwear, with many ratings in the 9-10 range, highlighting its durability for highway use. Comfort receives strong praise for a smooth, quiet ride, backed by consistent high scores. Winter traction shows mostly positive feedback (7-9 range) for light snow, though some note reduced confidence on ice. Wet traction is highly rated (8-10), with excellent hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction stands out as a top performer, earning near-perfect scores for grip and stability. While a few users report mixed winter performance in severe conditions, the tire delivers reliable all-season capability, aligning well with its intended highway-focused design.
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237 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
178 positive
59 negative
Most customers rate wet traction highly, with scores of 9s and 10s praising confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While a few lower scores exist, the Dynapro HT RH12 delivers reliable wet performance for highway all-season use.
April 26, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...On wet pavement, the tread pattern seems to divert water away with ease.
When I first bought these tires, I was skeptical. There wasn't a whole lot of data on these and overall, in my size, not many tires to choose from.
The stance and curb appeal of the Hankooks is very good. The raised white lettering is an aesthetic that is not seen much on a sea of dull black donuts. Sitting on my 16" rims, the car sits at the correct height and is ready for a run.
The ride factor is very good on these tires, with the tread doing its job of absorbing bumps. Interior noise levels had to be tamed, however, they are generally very good with this tire, especially after wearing in for a little while. For the majority of the tires life so far, the dry traction is very good to excellent, with the bigger Pilot being able to manage corners well. The tires certainly don't detract from the excellent handling bias of the car. On wet pavement, the tread pattern seems to divert water away with ease.
These tires did have a problem with balancing and the rear tires (which hadn't been rotated in over 20k) developed a radial pull. That's why I am looking for another tire. It may have been caused by towing a 2500 lb trailer in the rear for over 1k miles on a return trip from Florida. Towing performance otherwise was excellent. The tires barely heated up during the trip, although it was pretty cold during the month of December.
The only measurable complaint I have about these is the steering slip angle. The steering slip angle is defined by the number of degrees you turn the wheel before the tire responds to a directional change. I hope that Hankook looks at that aspect of tire performance.
I recommend these tires with that caveat. I am satisfied with the tire life, the ride factor and cornering stability of these tires.
Vehicle: 2006 Honda Pilot EX AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 52,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PASADENA, TX Driving Style: Spirited
...I live around Seattle and the wet performance is crucial - these deliver. Found myself driving with confidence in places my prior Toyo Open Country A/T's would make me more cautious...
Have had these tires on for one year, experienced all conditions except mud. Have been VERY impressed, especially with snow performance. I did take them offroading once last summer - deflated them to 25psi and they climbed steep dry trails and rocks well. Snow and ice performance was great.
I live around Seattle and the wet performance is crucial - these deliver. Found myself driving with confidence in places my prior Toyo Open Country A/T's would make me more cautious. Highway performance is great - quiet, comfortable, much better steering than with A/T tires. What really impresses me is how they really do perform in snow and other traction challenges. Just a month after buying them, I decided to start skiing again after a few years' break. I immediately regretted not getting the AT2 model, but decided to see how these did in nasty winter conditions. I was impressed. During a bad storm we had, I used my truck to pull about three cars out of drifts one afternoon. (The SLX is a re-badged Isuzu Trooper).
I highly recommend these as true "all-season" tires on 4x4 and awd equipped vehicles.
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX Miles Driven on Tires: 5,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ISSAQUAH, WA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate the Dynapro HT RH12's winter traction highly, with snow performance scoring 8-10. While ice traction shows some variability, the tire delivers confident grip in snowy conditions, aligning well with its all-season design.
December 06, 2020
Not Yet Rated
...Snow and ice performance was great. What really impresses me is how they really do perform in snow and other traction challenges...
Have had these tires on for one year, experienced all conditions except mud. Have been VERY impressed, especially with snow performance. I did take them offroading once last summer - deflated them to 25psi and they climbed steep dry trails and rocks well. Snow and ice performance was great.
I live around Seattle and the wet performance is crucial - these deliver. Found myself driving with confidence in places my prior Toyo Open Country A/T's would make me more cautious. Highway performance is great - quiet, comfortable, much better steering than with A/T tires. What really impresses me is how they really do perform in snow and other traction challenges. Just a month after buying them, I decided to start skiing again after a few years' break. I immediately regretted not getting the AT2 model, but decided to see how these did in nasty winter conditions. I was impressed. During a bad storm we had, I used my truck to pull about three cars out of drifts one afternoon. (The SLX is a re-badged Isuzu Trooper).
I highly recommend these as true "all-season" tires on 4x4 and awd equipped vehicles.
Vehicle: 1998 Acura SLX Miles Driven on Tires: 5,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ISSAQUAH, WA Driving Style: Spirited
...Cars and trucks around me were having trouble driving straight and staying on the road, I was straight as an arrow through all of this. At the Illinois border it turned to blizzard conditions and I had no traction problems all the way home...
These tires are stock on my company truck, I was slightly worried heading into winter because the tread seemed a little weak. My operations manager approved me to get new tires, but before I could I had to make a trip to Nashville, TN. On the return trip to St. Louis I ran into freezing rain at the Kentucky border. Cars and trucks around me were having trouble driving straight and staying on the road, I was straight as an arrow through all of this. At the Illinois border it turned to blizzard conditions and I had no traction problems all the way home. I'm not familiar with Hankook tires, but I am pretty impressed with these.
Vehicle: 2012 Ford F150 STX 4wd Super Cab Miles Driven on Tires: 53,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SAINT CLAIR, MO Driving Style: Average
Most customers rate dry traction highly with scores of 9-10, highlighting reliable grip and responsive handling. While a few lower scores exist, the Dynapro HT RH12 excels in its intended highway use.
April 26, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...For the majority of the tires life so far, the dry traction is very good to excellent, with the bigger Pilot being able to manage corners well. The tires certainly don't detract from the excellent handling of the car.
When I first bought these tires, I was skeptical. There wasn't a whole lot of data on these and overall, in my size, not many tires to choose from.
The stance and curb appeal of the Hankooks is very good. The raised white lettering is an aesthetic that is not seen much on a sea of dull black donuts. Sitting on my 16" rims, the car sits at the correct height and is ready for a run.
The ride factor is very good on these tires, with the tread doing its job of absorbing bumps. Interior noise levels had to be tamed, however, they are generally very good with this tire, especially after wearing in for a little while. For the majority of the tires life so far, the dry traction is very good to excellent, with the bigger Pilot being able to manage corners well. The tires certainly don't detract from the excellent handling bias of the car. On wet pavement, the tread pattern seems to divert water away with ease.
These tires did have a problem with balancing and the rear tires (which hadn't been rotated in over 20k) developed a radial pull. That's why I am looking for another tire. It may have been caused by towing a 2500 lb trailer in the rear for over 1k miles on a return trip from Florida. Towing performance otherwise was excellent. The tires barely heated up during the trip, although it was pretty cold during the month of December.
The only measurable complaint I have about these is the steering slip angle. The steering slip angle is defined by the number of degrees you turn the wheel before the tire responds to a directional change. I hope that Hankook looks at that aspect of tire performance.
I recommend these tires with that caveat. I am satisfied with the tire life, the ride factor and cornering stability of these tires.
Vehicle: 2006 Honda Pilot EX AWD Miles Driven on Tires: 52,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PASADENA, TX Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort highly with scores of 9-10, praising smooth ride and low noise. A few lower scores note occasional road feedback, but overall performance excels for highway driving.
January 01, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5
The ride quality and quietness are exceptional. For OEM tires they are an excellent choice.
The ride quality and quietness are exceptional. For OEM tires they are an excellent choice.
Vehicle: 2026 Nissan Frontier King Cab 4WD S Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: NEWBURGH, IN Driving Style: Average
Customers praise the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12's treadwear, with most ratings 9-10 for excellent longevity. While a few scores dip to 5-7, the majority highlight durable highway performance, aligning perfectly with its all-season design for reliable mileage.
February 28, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...So impressed with the tread wear and the smooth ride...
I replaced my previous tire with the same tire I just purchased because these Hankook tires are without a doubt the best tires I have ever owned. So impressed with the tread wear and the smooth ride. For the money th we are great!!
Vehicle: 2014 Infiniti QX70 3.7 RWD Miles Driven on Tires: 4,500 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: SHAWNEE, OK Driving Style: Average
very good tire in all conditions less noise than Michelin with very good wear control
Vehicle: 2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD w/Push Button Ignition Miles Driven on Tires: 8,700 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: PEYTON, CO Driving Style: Spirited
In Max Performance Summer tires, high traction levels are paramount and some refinement in road manners is also critical. Low profile sizes, high speed ratings, and O.E. fitments on some of the world's best vehicles are hallmarks of the category.
Kumho's new Ecsta LE Sport takes on the top tires in the category in our recent test.
Testing Max Performance Summer Tires Tuned for North American Drivers(03:46)
Driving in the U.S. and Canada vs. Europe or Asia is very different. The condition of our roads, the mix of urban driving plus extended highway cruising and even consumer preference vary. Continental Tire recognizes this as they develop tires tuned specifically for North American drivers.
To find out how well their most recent example, the ExtremeContact DW, meets the needs of the North American market, we compared it to three other Max Performance Summer tires: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Pirelli's P Zero.
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