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Performance reviews suggest the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) delivers outstanding dry-track performance, with enthusiasts praising its exceptional grip, precise cornering, and confidence during track days, autocross, and HPDE events. Wet traction receives mixed feedback-some report manageable rain performance with cautious driving, while others note reduced grip in standing water. Treadwear is highlighted as a trade-off: users appreciate its durability through multiple heat cycles on track but report rapid wear during aggressive street use, with several noting visible tread loss within 5k-10k miles. Ideal for drivers prioritizing track-ready dry performance over longevity, this tire excels in its intended extreme summer category while demanding realistic expectations for tread life.
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's exceptional dry traction, with many scoring 9s and 10s. Reviews highlight outstanding grip, precise cornering, and confidence-inspiring performance on track days, autocross, and HPDE events. Enthusiasts consistently commend its sticky compound and ability to handle aggressive driving, solidifying its status as a top-tier extreme summer tire.
June 10, 2022
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...I purchased a set of 4S's for a track day event last year and then purchased the Cup2's and wow what a difference in dry traction and grip...
These tires are simply amazing. I purchased a set of 4S’s for a track day event last year and then purchased the Cup2’s and wow what a difference in dry traction and grip. The 4S’s are still better overall as far as wet, ride etc. Cup2’s are fantastic dry track day tire. I will definitely buy another set!
Vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-Door Standard
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 17, 2023
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...when you put your life into turn 11 at Sonoma, you want these tires.. Same for Laguna Seca, The Ridge Motorsports Park and Thunderhill...
used for road course days. rating is for previous set of same tire.. love them. when you put your life into turn 11 at Sonoma, you want these tires.. Same for Laguna Seca, The Ridge Motorsports Park and Thunderhill.. More mileage than RE-71 by 1 track day
Vehicle: 2016 Ford Mustang Fastback GT
Miles Driven on Tires: 800
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: OAKLEY, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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September 16, 2021
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...These tires provide the best steering and road feedback I've ever felt. The grip is impressive, once they are up to temperature of course...
I have for 20 years used performance Michelin tires. After delivery of my newest car the M2 CS that came with the cup 2's I have been impressed once again. These tires provide the best steering and road feedback I've ever felt. The grip is impressive, once they are up to temperature of course. You obviously sacrifice long tread life for all of this, but if your goal is the top performance tire on the market this is it. Its the only thing your awesome car has on it that interacts with the road beneath you, so if you are into pushing the limit this is your tire.
Vehicle: 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,400
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HALF MOON BAY, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's track-focused treadwear, with many scoring 7s and 8s noting impressive durability through multiple heat cycles and track sessions. Enthusiasts highlight even wear patterns when managed with proper camber and rotations, with several reporting 6-8 track days plus street use before reaching wear bars-outstanding for an extreme-performance tire prioritizing grip over longevity.
April 25, 2023
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...tread wear holds up much better than 4S... The Cup 2Rs wore down rapidly and needed replacement after one and then two track days...
Cup 2s are gold standard HPDE and open track day tires for 19 and 20 inch wheels. They are definitely better on track than Pilot Sport 4S. Cup 2 tread wear also holds up much better than 4S. Immediately prior I had a set of Michelin Cup 2Rs. The Cup 2Rs wore down rapidly and needed replacement after one and then two track days. Also current Cup 2 have adequate grip on the street. Whereas Cup 2Rs were never able to heat up sufficiently and limited grip was scary on the street. The Pilot Sport 4S is not enough of a track tire (excellent street tire) and I’ve found the Cup 2 to be the perfect sweet spot.
Vehicle: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: DENVER, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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October 19, 2021
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...I've managed 6 track days and some 4100 street/track miles before the outer shoulders started showing their cords up front. Had I rotated these more frequently and ran more negative camber (currently running -3.1fr, -2.5r), they would have another 2 more track days left in them and probably double the street mileage...
A fast, consistent, and long wearing street/track tires with excellent road manners (compared to 100tw and 200tw tires of this segment). Not the fastest, but considering its durability I'm really impressed. Faster and a lot more communicative than a Hankook RS4, with almost as much grip to a Nitto NT01, but with much better streetability. I've managed 6 track days and some 4100 street/track miles before the outer shoulders started showing their cords up front. Had I rotated these more frequently and ran more negative camber (currently running -3.1fr, -2.5r), they would have another 2 more track days left in them and probably double the street mileage. This is on a 3450 lb (with driver) E46 M3 running a 265/35/18 square setup shooting for 33-34 psi hot. These take a lap or two to warm up, so lap 3-5 are your hero laps. After that they fall off slightly, but not as sharply as the 180tw Cup 2s and will happily lap a 30 minute session on a hot day.
Definitely ordering another set and this time will use the Track Connect app to optimize tire usage! NOTE: The scoring is answered in context to other similar 100-200tw tires.
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,100
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 07, 2024
...On wear bars after 10k miles in Southern AZ. Our roads aren't great, they are nuclear hot 9 months of the year and I drive aggressively. Rotated every 5k and they wore evenly...but they definitely wore quickly.
Michelin makes the best tires and the psc2 reputation is well earned. I went with the connect because of the extra tread depth hoping I could have a long(er) lasting sticky tire for the street.
On wear bars after 10k miles in Southern AZ. Our roads aren't great, they are nuclear hot 9 months of the year and I drive aggressively.
Rotated every 5k and they wore evenly...but they definitely wore quickly.
Traction degraded the moment they got near the bars
Would be the perfect street car tire if they either had a bit more tread depth or cost less. It's a 240tw tire that wears (and sticks) like a 100tw and is at the absolute top price point for its class. Not much encouragement to stick with the connect when there are tires 90% as Sticky with 50% more life.
TLDR: Top street tire performance with top track tire life
Vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: TUCSON, AZ
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers report mediocre wet traction, with some noting slippery handling and a tendency to hydroplane. While expected for an Extreme Performance Summer tire, reviews highlight disappointing wet grip, advising cautious driving in rain. Scores reflecting these concerns use cautious language, emphasizing needs improvement for wet conditions.
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