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The Pilot Super Sport is Michelin's Max Performance Summer tire initially introduced as Original Equipment on several of the world's most sophisticated performance vehicles, including the exclusive, limited-edition Ferrari 599 GTO, Ferrari's fastest road car ever. Developed for drivers who care about how tire technology enhances their vehicle's performance and safety, Pilot Super Sport tires expand the Max Performance Summer tire performance envelope by delivering durability, handling and traction while increasing tread life.

Building on the development of racing tires designed to carry Prototype and GT class cars to endurance race victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 12 Hours of Sebring and Road Atlanta's Petit Lemans, Pilot Super Sport tires are designed to deliver consistent performance and longevity by blending Max Performance driving characteristics with extended tread wear.

While the importance of tire treadwear in endurance racing may not be immediately apparent, Michelin tires set records during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010. One of the 2010 LMP Class leaders completed 46 consecutive laps on one set of tires with an average pace just 1% off of the pole position qualifying time. That's almost 400 racing miles on one set of tires at an average speed of 150 mph.

Additionally the overall winner used just 11 sets of tires to cover a record 3,362 miles, averaging nearly 140 mph and almost 300 racing miles per set of tires. That represented almost a 25% wear improvement compared to just one year earlier where the overall winner needed 14 sets of tires to cover 3,235 miles. By developing longer wearing racing tires without sacrificing performance, Michelin tires allowed the teams to run record race paces while converting some of the time previously spent changing tires in the pits into productive time covering more miles on the track.

While Pilot Super Sport tires are designed to allow sports cars, sporty coupes, performance sedans and supercars to achieve their full potential in dry and wet conditions, like all summer tires they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

The Pilot Super Sport features an asymmetric design molded of Michelin's Bi-Compound tread rubber featuring a Le Mans-inspired dry compound outboard side-by-side with their latest generation of wet compound inboard. The low-void outboard shoulder features a track-type compound to withstand the stresses of high performance cornering while the notched center ribs and inboard shoulder feature a compound designed for superior performance at very high speeds and in wet conditions.

The tire's internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wound Twaron cord. Twaron is a polyamide cord that offers a lightweight, high-strength reinforcement above the steel belts to enhance high-speed handling, wear and durability. Michelin FAZ Technology (Filament At Zero degrees) winds the Twaron cord around the tire circumference much the same way fishing line is wound onto fishing reels to allow Michelin engineers to tune tension and strength. The Pilot Super Sport features a polyester casing to promote a comfortable ride and responsive handling.

Pilot Super Sport tires are comparatively light, with weight savings of up to 10% compared to other tires of similar dimensions. This reduces unsprung weight to improve handling.

Limited sizes of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport are available with Michelin Acoustic Technology, which involves the manufacturer adhering a layer of sound-absorbing foam to the inner liner of the tire to reduce cabin noise in the vehicle. These sizes are identified on the Specs page and in the search results

Related Information: Noise Reducing Tire Technology

Tire Rack Test Results Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Three Against One in Max Performance Summer(05:50)

Michelin's Pilot Super Sport has been at the top of the Max Performance Summer category since its debut in 2011. It's the benchmark by which all other tires in the category are judged.

Enter new contenders from Goodyear, Kumho and Pirelli. Is one from this trio primed to ascend to the top and end Michelin's reign on the throne? Our Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive will tell the story.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Tire Category: Max Performance Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Wet
Dry
Winter/Snow
Comfort
Treadwear
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Excellent
99%
12M
8.8 - Excellent
8.9 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.9 Wet Traction
9.5 - Excellent
9.5 Corner Stability
9.6 Dry Traction
9.4 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.8 Ride Quality
8.6 Noise
8.0 - Good

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Reviews

Customer feedback data reveals strong performance in dry traction (9-10 scores) with precise cornering and responsive handling, aligning with its Max Performance Summer design. Wet traction also earns high marks (7-10), showing reliable grip in rainy conditions. Ride comfort receives consistent praise (7-10) for smoothness and low noise, though a few note minor road feedback. Treadwear scores are more mixed (2-10), with some users reporting faster wear than expected for a summer tire. Overall, drivers highlight its exceptional dry and wet capabilities, while suggesting tread longevity may vary based on driving style or conditions.

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789 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 751 positive
  • 38 negative

Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The Pilot Sport 4S delivers confident grip and excellent hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions, aligning with its summer tire design priorities.

January 30, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...This tire is much quieter than the Cup2 and very close in dry performance and leaps and bounds better in wet performance.

Outside of a dedicated DOT track tire like the sport cup2 this is the best tire I’ve ever ran on my car. This tire is much quieter than the Cup2 and very close in dry performance and leaps and bounds better in wet performance.

Vehicle: 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia Hellcat Redeye Widebody
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CANYON LAKE, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 22, 2026
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...But even when I have, I've never hydroplaned or had the slightest sensation that the car was losing grip...

When I purchased this amazing vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz CPO, it came with Continental Conti run-flats. I drove on those for 2 years, only putting about 5k on the car during that time. I was “learning” the car itself—I’ve never owned a vehicle that is as outrageously powerful and sporty as my SL550 with its twin-turbo V8. Throughout that time, I kept abreast of the model on various forms and noted how many folks had upgraded to the Pilot Sport Summer tires. As I live in Florida, it seemed a no-brainer. And so even though there were several 10’s of thousand miles left on the Conti’s, I traded them in for the Pilot Sport 4S’s.

And what a world of difference. By that time, I had become used to the car and how it drove and cornered. But the stiffness, sound, and chattery-feeling of the Conti’s were replaced by what felt like treadless, soft, pure rubber goodness. The noise went down, and the car sticks to the road as if glued to it. Granted, in FL, everything is flat and perpendicular, but last summer I took it to the NY Catskills for 5 months of spirited mountain driving; no people, no cars, no cops, just deer(!). And the joy of tearing around hairpin up-and-down curves in Sport+ mode, and then switching to my ABC suspension in Comfort on smooth straightaways was an experience bar none. It was too much fun. I don’t take the car out a lot in rainy weather; it’s too pretty, so I use my SUV for that. But even when I have, I’ve never hydroplaned or had the slightest sensation that the car was losing grip. The only ding that I can give it isn’t really a ding, it’s the nature of the beast—while in NY in October, the nights began dropping to and below that 40° threshold, and I didn’t dare drive it until it had warmed back up for a day or so. Beyond that, these tires are all that and more and a perfect match for this car. I am thrilled with the upgrade.

Vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Standard Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MELBOURNE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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973 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 964 positive
  • 9 negative

Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9-10. Responsive handling and strong grip in dry conditions make it a top choice for summer performance driving.

February 22, 2026
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...The noise went down, and the car sticks to the road as if glued to it. Granted, in FL, everything is flat and perpendicular, but last summer I took it to the NY Catskills for 5 months of spirited mountain driving; no people, no cars, no cops, just deer(!). And the joy of tearing around hairpin up-and-down curves in Sport+ mode, and then switching to my ABC suspension in Comfort on smooth straightaways was an experience bar none...

When I purchased this amazing vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz CPO, it came with Continental Conti run-flats. I drove on those for 2 years, only putting about 5k on the car during that time. I was “learning” the car itself—I’ve never owned a vehicle that is as outrageously powerful and sporty as my SL550 with its twin-turbo V8. Throughout that time, I kept abreast of the model on various forms and noted how many folks had upgraded to the Pilot Sport Summer tires. As I live in Florida, it seemed a no-brainer. And so even though there were several 10’s of thousand miles left on the Conti’s, I traded them in for the Pilot Sport 4S’s.

And what a world of difference. By that time, I had become used to the car and how it drove and cornered. But the stiffness, sound, and chattery-feeling of the Conti’s were replaced by what felt like treadless, soft, pure rubber goodness. The noise went down, and the car sticks to the road as if glued to it. Granted, in FL, everything is flat and perpendicular, but last summer I took it to the NY Catskills for 5 months of spirited mountain driving; no people, no cars, no cops, just deer(!). And the joy of tearing around hairpin up-and-down curves in Sport+ mode, and then switching to my ABC suspension in Comfort on smooth straightaways was an experience bar none. It was too much fun. I don’t take the car out a lot in rainy weather; it’s too pretty, so I use my SUV for that. But even when I have, I’ve never hydroplaned or had the slightest sensation that the car was losing grip. The only ding that I can give it isn’t really a ding, it’s the nature of the beast—while in NY in October, the nights began dropping to and below that 40° threshold, and I didn’t dare drive it until it had warmed back up for a day or so. Beyond that, these tires are all that and more and a perfect match for this car. I am thrilled with the upgrade.

Vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Standard Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MELBOURNE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 18, 2026
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...I have tried one set of Pirelli tires that came stock on my new 2022 BMW M3 Competition and they were good tires also, but I keep going back to the Michelins - really grippy and solid feel as I push hard on various road conditions.

I've bought over two dozen of these Michelin Pilot Sport tires from Tire Rack over the past 20+ years and have been very happy with them. I have tried one set of Pirelli tires that came stock on my new 2022 BMW M3 Competition and they were good tires also, but I keep going back to the Michelins - really grippy and solid feel as I push hard on various road conditions.

Vehicle: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Sedan Standard Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: JOHNS CREEK, GA
Driving Style: Spirited

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978 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 919 positive
  • 59 negative

Most customers rate comfort 9s and 10s, praising excellent ride quality and low noise. High scores highlight refined handling and smoothness expected in Max Performance Summer tires.

February 19, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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...The Pilot Sports were less harsh and greatly reduced tramlining. A recent four-wheel alignment on the new tires and rims vastly improved the car's steering feel...

These tires were purchased to replace the OEM Dunlop run-flats which had a harsh ride and pronounced tramlining. Bought Pilot Sports in conjunction with a set of replacement rims, 345/30ZR-20 rear, 285/35ZR-20 fronts.The Pilot Sports were less harsh and greatly reduced tramlining. A recent four-wheel alignment on the new tires and rims vastly improved the car's steering feel. Happy with the purchase and would buy again. One negative note, these tires readily pick up punctures, punctured both new rear tires and had to be replaced, it should be noted that the tire warranty replacement procedure experience was outstanding. Also happened with my previous car, a Porsche 911, three (1 front, 2 rears) of the OEM Pilot Sports tires replaced due to punctures.

Vehicle: 2023 Nissan GT-R Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: Rockledge, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 22, 2026
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...But the stiffness, sound, and chattery-feeling of the Conti's were replaced by what felt like treadless, soft, pure rubber goodness. The noise went down, and the car sticks to the road as if glued to it...

When I purchased this amazing vehicle as a Mercedes-Benz CPO, it came with Continental Conti run-flats. I drove on those for 2 years, only putting about 5k on the car during that time. I was “learning” the car itself—I’ve never owned a vehicle that is as outrageously powerful and sporty as my SL550 with its twin-turbo V8. Throughout that time, I kept abreast of the model on various forms and noted how many folks had upgraded to the Pilot Sport Summer tires. As I live in Florida, it seemed a no-brainer. And so even though there were several 10’s of thousand miles left on the Conti’s, I traded them in for the Pilot Sport 4S’s.

And what a world of difference. By that time, I had become used to the car and how it drove and cornered. But the stiffness, sound, and chattery-feeling of the Conti’s were replaced by what felt like treadless, soft, pure rubber goodness. The noise went down, and the car sticks to the road as if glued to it. Granted, in FL, everything is flat and perpendicular, but last summer I took it to the NY Catskills for 5 months of spirited mountain driving; no people, no cars, no cops, just deer(!). And the joy of tearing around hairpin up-and-down curves in Sport+ mode, and then switching to my ABC suspension in Comfort on smooth straightaways was an experience bar none. It was too much fun. I don’t take the car out a lot in rainy weather; it’s too pretty, so I use my SUV for that. But even when I have, I’ve never hydroplaned or had the slightest sensation that the car was losing grip. The only ding that I can give it isn’t really a ding, it’s the nature of the beast—while in NY in October, the nights began dropping to and below that 40° threshold, and I didn’t dare drive it until it had warmed back up for a day or so. Beyond that, these tires are all that and more and a perfect match for this car. I am thrilled with the upgrade.

Vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Standard Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MELBOURNE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 30, 2026
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4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...These were instantly noticeably quieter... and the ride is at least 50% smoother

Swapped from the OEM Pirelli all season tires with under 8000 miles, those would fishtail and were loud even on highway. These were instantly noticeably quieter, cornering and turn in is much more precise and confident, no more tire spin from stop signs, and the ride is at least 50% smoother

Vehicle: 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CANYON LAKE, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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774 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 616 positive
  • 158 negative

Most customers rate treadwear highly with scores of 8-10, highlighting excellent durability for summer driving. While a few lower scores note variability in longevity experiences, the majority praise consistent dry and wet performance throughout the tire's lifespan.

February 07, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

These tires wear very well...

These tires wear very well. Tire Rack and Americas Tire in Mission Viejo team up to make the buying and installation process quick.

Vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 AMG SUV Standard Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MISSION VIEJO, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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Head2Head Cadillac CTS-V Hot Lap(04:43)

With a new chassis and engine, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is a supercharged Black Beauty. Motor Trend Head2Head's Randy Pobst gets to know this car and its big Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on the Big Willow track at Willow Springs International Raceway.

Head2Head BMW M2 Hot Lap(04:45)

Tire Rack's Matt Edmonds went to Willow Springs International Raceway for a Hot Lap with Motor Trend Head2Head's Randy Pobst in the BMW M2. Pobst described the M2 as his favorite BMW right now, like "a German muscle car." And its Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires don't disappoint on the track.

Three Against One in Max Performance Summer(05:50)

Michelin's Pilot Super Sport has been at the top of the Max Performance Summer category since its debut in 2011. It's the benchmark by which all other tires in the category are judged.

Enter new contenders from Goodyear, Kumho and Pirelli. Is one from this trio primed to ascend to the top and end Michelin's reign on the throne? Our Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive will tell the story.

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Head2Head BMW X6 M Hot Lap(04:13)

The "fastest road in the West" is where we'll test the 2016 BMW X6 M with Motor Trend Head 2 Head's Randy Pobst. It's big. And it's ready with its M performance and Michelin Super Sport tires. Will this combo be the hot ticket on this 90-degree day at Willow Springs?

Ignition Cadillac CTS-V Hot Lap(03:46)

Cadillac's 3rd generation CTS-V with staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sports- most often used on performance vehicles- is put to the test at Big Willow.

It's powerful and a thrill down the straightaways. And the CTS-V design complements the handling and grip that these tires provide. Just maybe the Super Sports are at their best on this "monster" of a Cadillac.

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Head 2 Head 2015 BMW M4 Hot Laps(02:35)

On the Streets of Willow, the brand new BMW M4 and a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires took on the racetrack's tight, winding turns (in the hot sun). Motor Trend Head 2 Head's Randy Pobst knew it would be a big job with a car that fast and with that kind of torque/horsepower. Were the Michelins up to the job?

Head 2 Head 2015 Lexus RC F Hot Laps(02:55)

Motor Trend Head 2 Head's Randy Pobst and Tire Rack's Matt Edmonds were at the Streets of Willow with the brand new Lexus RC F. Randy knows how to get the most out of a vehicle on this racetrack and will push the RC F to use everything the Michelin Pilot Super Sport has to offer. Watch this Hot Lap video to see how it went.

The Downshift Episode 65: The One About Tires(14:11)

Motor Trend's The Downshift, a team from Tire Rack, and a team from Motor Trend headed out to Willow Springs for some tire testing. Are performance tires better than factory tires? How much can they really make a difference? These questions and more are answered when Randy Pobst hits the track in a BMW 328i, Mustang V-6, and Subaru BRZ.

HOT ROD Unlimited Tests 200-Treadwear Tires on a 1970 Plymouth(10:39)

HOT ROD Magazine visited our test track to find out which 200-treadwear tire will give you the best performance on an autocross-prepped muscle car. They tested six handling-oriented, street-legal performance tires on a ridiculous four-door, big-block powered 1970 Plymouth Satellite that outran a BMW on our test track! They also name a winner in the tire test, which included the BFGoodrich G-Force Rival, Dunlop Direzza ZII, Hankook Ventus R-S3 z222, Michelin Pilot Super Sport, Falken Azenis RK615k and Nitto NT05. Watch the video above, and for even more tire tech, look for an upcoming article in HOT ROD Magazine.

Latest vs. Greatest Max Performance Summer Tires(04:59)

Max Performance tires deliver an unsurpassed blend of dry/wet traction and handling for the street via high-tech materials and advanced manufacturing. They aren't hampered by the inherent compromises of an all-season tire. And unlike Extreme Performance tires, they have good road manners.

How do the newest compare to the top tires in the category?

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Testing Max Performance Summer Tires(03:42)

We always look forward to testing Max Performance Summer tires - the proverbial running shoes for cars. They're the pinnacle in tire technology, blending the latest in tread compounds and internal components with highly engineered designs.

To find out how they drive, we selected several of the best and two of the newest to compare.

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Clash of the Titans: Testing Two New Max Performance Summer Heavy Hitters(03:38)

Recently, two titans in the tire world launched new Max Performance Summer tires: Bridgestone and their Potenza S-04 Pole Position and Michelin with the Pilot Super Sport. Both are long-awaited replacements for very capable and popular products from each brand.

How do they compare to the other heavy hitters in the category?

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Michelin Pilot Super Sport Introductory Track Drive(03:01)

Michelin gave us the opportunity to preview the long-awaited successor to its benchmark Pilot Sport PS2 - the Pilot Super Sport - and experience its dry and wet performance at the Dubai Autodrome in the United Arab Emirates. Built to FIA standards, this track would prove to be a great location for the Pilot Super Sport to stretch its legs.

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