The Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP (Zero Pressure) is Michelin's Streetable Track & Competition run-flat tire developed for Original Equipment use on Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZO6 & ZO7 sports cars. Designed to be suitable for the street along with faster circuit times and consistent performance on the track, Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP tires help these sports cars achieve their full potential in dry conditions.
WARNING: Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP radials meet DOT requirements; however, they are not recommended for driving in wet conditions where standing water is present and there is the risk of hydroplaning; drivers should drive cautiously at reduced speeds if they encounter these conditions. This is especially true of shaved or worn tires. And like other Streetable Track & Competition tires, these tires are not intended to be stored, serviced nor driven in near- or below freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP benefits from several generations of Michelin run-flat technology, which is especially efficient in enhancing race-tire performance characteristics. Michelin has turned the technology that enables a tire to run for a limited period without air pressure into an asset on the racetrack.
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP's tread molds Michelin's Bi-Compound technology into an asymmetric design. Massive outboard shoulders feature a tread rubber whose hardness has been specially designed to deliver maximum adherence and outstanding dry grip on curves, especially on tight corners.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP tires feature Michelin Variable Contact Patch 3.0, an innovation evolved from the Variable Contact Patch 2.0 technology integrated into Pilot Super Sport and Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. Variable Contact Patch 3.0 maximizes the contact patch size and optimizes its footprint pressure so that more rubber remains in contact with the track when cornering, thereby ensuring superior grip in curves and tight corners.
The tire's internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wound polyamide cord that offers a lightweight, high-strength reinforcement above the steel belts to enhance high-speed durability, handling and wear. Michelin FAZ Technology (Filament At Zero degrees) winds the polyamide 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 polyamide is applied with variable tension between the shoulders and the center of the tire, and is tightened so firmly that it literally locks the tire structure into a practically inelastic belt. As a result, the tire's footprint remains constant and centrifugal force is effectively controlled, even at very high speeds.
Michelin's Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP features a rayon casing that combines ride comfort with responsive handling. Its bead region is 10% wider than that of traditional sports tires and is strengthened with a high modulus rubber compound that increases the tire's lateral stiffness and delivers sporty responsiveness, as well as precision steering.
A special mold tooling process has led to the development of Michelin Premium Touch Technology, a process that has made it possible to create more contrast on sections of the outer sidewall using micro-geometry techniques that absorb light. The geometry of the texture permits variable contrast to create shades of black that have the feel of velvet.
NOTE: Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP tires cannot be mixed with Pilot Sport Cup, Pilot Sport Cup + (Plus), Pilot Sport Cup N-Spec or Pilot Sport Cup ZP run-flat tires.
Related Information: Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service | Shaving Tires for Autocross / Track Use / Competition | Storing Track & Competition DOT Tires in Cold Temperatures
(64)Tire Category: Streetable Track & Competition
| Best in Category |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP
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| 100% |
| 243K |
| 8.3 - Good |
| 4.3 - Poor |
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| 9.7 - Excellent |
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| N/A |
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| 7.3 - Good |
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| 5.6 - Fair |
Reviews indicate the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP delivers outstanding dry traction, with enthusiasts praising its track-ready grip, precise cornering, and confidence during autocross or HPDE events. Many note it requires proper heat management but excels once up to temperature, offering "limitless" traction and responsive handling. Wet performance draws consistent criticism, with users reporting reduced grip in rain and hydroplaning risks. Treadwear concerns are frequent, with rapid wear noted during aggressive track use-some report cords showing after 5,000 miles or 4-5 track days. While wear is expected for this category, several users highlight the need for careful pressure monitoring and alignment to maximize tread life.
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