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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
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 Super Sport Reviews

Ratings highlight excellence in dry traction (9-10) and wet traction (8-10), with customers praising exceptional grip, cornering stability, and responsive steering. Wet performance earns consistent praise for hydroplaning resistance, aligning with summer tire priorities. Comfort scores (7-10) reflect a premium feel and quiet ride, though a few note minor road noise. Treadwear ratings vary more widely (0-10), with many reporting strong durability but some expressing concerns over faster wear in aggressive driving. Overall, the tire delivers outstanding dry/wet performance and refinement for its Max Performance Summer category, with treadlife satisfaction depending on usage intensity.

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839 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 801 positive
  • 38 negative

Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scores 9-10. Excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance make it a top choice for summer driving in rainy conditions.

October 09, 2025
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4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned...

Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions and great wet performance i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned. Only thing is it is a noisy tire but not obnoxious like other tires and the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.

Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MESA, AZ
Driving Style: Spirited

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April 12, 2025
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4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

Great performance tire with good wet grip and excellent during spirited drives. Need some warming up before the grip comes on.

Great performance tire with good wet grip and excellent during spirited drives. Need some warming up before the grip comes on.

Vehicle: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
Miles Driven on Tires: 13,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DADE CITY, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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April 12, 2025
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4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

Great performance tire with good wet grip and excellent during spirited drives. Need some warming up before the grip comes on.

Great performance tire with good wet grip and excellent during spirited drives. Need some warming up before the grip comes on.

Vehicle: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
Miles Driven on Tires: 13,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DADE CITY, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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987 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 977 positive
  • 10 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and reliable grip, making it a top choice for summer performance driving.

October 09, 2025
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4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions... the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.

Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions and great wet performance i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned. Only thing is it is a noisy tire but not obnoxious like other tires and the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.

Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: MESA, AZ
Driving Style: Spirited

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June 11, 2025
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N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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Excenet grip and stability.

Excenet grip and stability.

Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet SS Sports Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PALM HARBOR, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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May 01, 2023
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4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

Love this tire for its tenacious grip in both wet and dry conditions...

Love this tire for its tenacious grip in both wet and dry conditions. Generally only get 12-15k miles out of it but those are fun filled miles on twisty roads. Old scca road racer still beating on his daily driver! Not cheap and needs to build some heat when driving in sub-30 degree weather (never in snow) but offers high, consistent performance throughout its life and I’ve burned through several sets.

Vehicle: 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BIRDSBORO, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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978 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 928 positive
  • 50 negative

Most customers rate the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's comfort as excellent, with ride quality and noise levels scoring predominantly 9s and 10s. High marks highlight a smooth, refined driving experience, aligning with its Max Performance Summer focus on balanced dry and wet traction. A few scores in the 7-8 range still reflect strong overall satisfaction.

April 13, 2025
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Much more comfortable than stock runflats, but handle just as well, if not better. Also, much less road noise.

Great tires. Much more comfortable than stock runflats, but handle just as well, if not better. Also, much less road noise.

Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Standard Model
Miles Driven on Tires: 600
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHANTILLY, VA
Driving Style: Average

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November 03, 2025
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4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Not as sticky but enjoy the comfort and more importantly, no more tram-lining...

Replaced original sc2. Not as sticky but enjoy the comfort and more importantly, no more tram-lining. Too bad there isn't more options for the 2020 gt350

Vehicle: 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: OROVILLE, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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October 12, 2024
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...They seem much quieter and smoother than the ones they replaced. My 21 year old Vette feels like a brand new car!!...

These new Michelin tires are great! They seem much quieter and smoother than the ones they replaced. My 21 year old Vette feels like a brand new car!! Thanks for all you do! :-)

Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
Miles Driven on Tires: 53
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: HADLYME, CT
Driving Style: Easy Going

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798 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 631 positive
  • 167 negative

Most customers rate treadwear as excellent with scores of 9-10, highlighting long-lasting performance. Some lower scores indicate varied experiences, but overall satisfaction remains high in intended summer use.

August 08, 2024
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4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Well I'm approaching the wear indicators with 28,000 miles on them. And I always enjoy being in the pole position at a red light!...

Many stories about heavy EV’s like my P85D chewing thru tires, especially these super soft Pilot Super Sports. No way I’m supposed to get over 12,000 miles before their junk I was told. Well I’m approaching the wear indicators with 28,000 miles on them. And I always enjoy being in the pole position at a red light! Wife says “warn me when you’re going to do that ridiculous excelleration”. I think the secret to long tire wear for me is highway driving 90% of the time, and very slow turns on rough surfaces when maneuvering out of or into parking spaces.
Michelin Tires on my Tesla staggarded configuration are incredible! The performance off the all wheel drive is very impressive from the line. 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. Tires lock in tracking perfectly with full on Ludicrous, pulling HARD!!!
Tires provide the Same confidence on challenging North Georgia mountain roads. Extremely crisp & snappy steering. My overall score = 10.0

Vehicle: 2015 Tesla Model S AWD Performance 245/35-21F 265/35-21R
Miles Driven on Tires: 28,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: DACULA, GA
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.

Read the Full Test Report

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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