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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.
July 14, 2021
...Very good dry traction. Very fast steering response due to tiff side wall. Zero Pressure construction.
1. Very good dry traction.
2. Very fast steering response due to tiff side wall. Zero Pressure construction.
3. Linear traction fall off characteristic at the limit.
4. Endures heat very well and grip fall off is linear. Based on 20minutes track session with 1670kg weight car.
5. Very good steering feed back.
6. As you can imagine, you do not purchase this type of tire for mileage.
Vehicle: 2018 BMW M3 Sedan Competition Pkg
Miles Driven on Tires: 900
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: DALY CITY, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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877022
March 05, 2018
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...Once up to temp, these tire are magical! ... The traction seems almost limitless. The tires are almost on par with the A7's I run for autocross...they don't come up to temp fast enough for autocross, but they are close to the A7 after about 4 runs of heat into them...
I purchased these tires for spirited back road driving, autocross and a few track days a year. I have owned Nitto NT01's before, using them for the same purposes. I couldn't get NT01s in a fitment for the C6 Z06 I purchased, so I decided to move to the Cup tires. I had heard that you need to be careful with them and make sure they're up to temperature. What I also heard was that they are hard to get up to temperature. That really made me hesitate. I like to go out early in the mornings for a drive when it can still be in the low 50's. Would there be an issue with temperature for me?
I took the leap and purchased the tires. What I found was yes, you do need to be aware of temperature for this tire, but they do come up to temp pretty quickly. I keep an eye on my tire pressure in the drive info system and when the pressure has gone up by 2 psi, I'm feeling the tire start to stick like it should. That normally happens within about 10 min of driving with a few hard stops...even on a cool morning.
Once up to temp, these tire are magical! While the tire is heavy because of the the ZP sidewalls, it looks like Michelin has used that to the drivers advantage. The stiffness of the sidewall makes turn in immediate and precise. The traction seems almost limitless. The tires are almost on par with the A7's I run for autocross...they don't come up to temp fast enough for autocross, but they are close to the A7 after about 4 runs of heat into them.
On the track and back roads, once up to temp, you feel like you can place the car pretty much anywhere and once set, the traction just goes on for days. You can tell when the tire starts to stick, so you don't have to guess. They are very communicative and I feel like they are telling me what is going on at the road level.
Down side is noise and stiffer ride than with a non-ZP tire.
Bottom line it is a great tire for spirited driving. Just let it come up to temperature and then you're good to go.
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: MENLO PARK, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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827647
February 10, 2018
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Excellent tire for dry traction...
Excellent tire for dry traction , wears out too fast
Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHESTER, MD
Driving Style: Average
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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.
March 12, 2020
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...My only complaint is that they wear too quickly, and I wish they'd last a bit longer since they're incredibly expensive...
It's a very good tire. It holds the ground well in dry weather, and it doesn't hydroplane in the rain if you aren't driving too fast. I've pulled 1+ lateral G forces in these tires without any tire squeal, which means they can give much more before losing traction. My only complaint is that they wear too quickly, and I wish they'd last a bit longer since they're incredibly expensive. Overall, satisfied with the performance.
Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z07 Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,200
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HIGHLAND, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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March 27, 2019
tires are great tire but the rears only lasted 5000 miles til they were showing cord...i have a race car so i don't drive this corvette aggressively at all...i had standard pilot sports that came with the car and the fronts lasted 18000 mi and the rears were like new...
tires are great tire but the rears only lasted 5000 miles til they were showing cord....i have a race car so i don't drive this corvette aggressively at all.....i had standard pilot sports that came with the car and the fronts lasted 18000 mi and the rears were like new.....i purchased cup 2 tires and the fronts are half wore while the rears are shot after 5000 miles. same car same driving style.
Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe Performance Handling Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: All City
Location: FAIRBANKS, AK
Driving Style: Average
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October 30, 2019
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...These tires like heat and will last for most the day but will grease up toward the end of the session. So you really only have around 2 or 3 hot laps... NOT A DAILY DRIVER TIRE AND NOT MEANT FOR STREET USE...
I have a 2011 z06 carbon edition with the z07 package its all stock and I had bought these tires for autocross and track use . These tires like heat and will last for most the day but will start to grease up toward the end of the session. So you really only have around 2 or 3 hot laps . They do well at an autocross but the front tires will cord before the fronts. NOT A DAILY DRIVER TIRE AND NOT MEANT FOR STREET USE. Any tire shop will not touch the tire as they will believe it has no tread . Great tire with a high amount of comprise . I rather use bridgestone 71r or just a straight up hoosier for the price.
Vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: SAN LEANDRO, CA
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.
November 08, 2017
...They are a bit noise on the road and not very friendly in the rain...
This tire is amazing for summer driving or track driving. They are a bit noise on the road and not very friendly in the rain. The tread wear is excellent!!! The grip is insanely good for a street tire.
Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,200
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: WEST VALLEY CITY, UT
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 19, 2022
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...Very little traction on wet pavement...
These tires are made for the track, but can be driven daily on the open road. They stick like glue when hot on dry pavement. Very little traction on wet pavement. Quite pleased with these tires on cornering and rapid acceleration. Best tires for aggressive driving.
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,100
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: KYLE, TX
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 11, 2017
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...Any water on road forget about it. Do yourself and your car a favor and park it...
Tires stick like "you know what" on dry warm tarmac. Any water on road forget about it. Do yourself and your car a favor and park it. Otherwise go out on a nice sunny day and have a blast for about 7 thousand miles. Then get the wallet out because that's all folks. But those are 7000 fun if not short miles. There is no "stickier" tire. PERIOD!
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z07 Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PORT HUENEME, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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