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The MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport Cup 2 (240) is Michelin's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed to help drivers maximize their vehicles' on-track performance and lower lap times. Like all summer tires, the MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport Cup 2 (240) is not intended to be stored, serviced, nor driven in near-freezing temperatures, through slush, snow or on ice.

The tread of the Pilot® Sport Cup 2 (240) features an asymmetric design and utilizes Michelin's Bi-Compound Technology, with different rubber compounds on the tread's outboard and inboard regions. The expansive outboard shoulder features a High Molecular Chain tread rubber that has been specially designed to deliver exceptional grip on curves, especially in tight corners. Michelin's Track Longevity Technology 2.0 reinforces the outboard shoulder with a special, abrasion-resistant rubber to enhance endurance and longevity when used in high performance driving. The notched center ribs and inboard shoulder utilize a high-silica compound with functionalized elastomers that help deliver excellent wet traction and braking performance. Three wide, circumferential grooves work with deep, lateral notches to evacuate water from the footprint to help resist hydroplaning.

The tire's internal structure features twin steel belts with a spirally-wound, hybrid aramid and nylon reinforcement. The belt package utilizes Michelin's Wavy Summit Architecture to strategically increase pattern stiffness for improved handling and stability under aggressive inputs. The Pilot® Sport Cup 2 (240) has a polyester casing that combines ride comfort with responsive handling, and the bead 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 uses nano laser technology engraving to produce 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 a velvety feel.

Tire Rack Test Results Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)

Finding the Best All-Around Competition Tire – 2025 Test 4F(17:45)

There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)

Tire Category: Extreme Performance Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)
Good
96%
302K
8.8 - Excellent
6.3 - Fair
6.2 Hydroplaning Resistance
6.4 Wet Traction
9.5 - Excellent
9.5 Corner Stability
9.5 Dry Traction
9.5 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
8.2 - Good
8.3 Ride Quality
8.0 Noise
7.0 - Good

Consumer Reviews

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Finding the Best All-Around Competition Tire – 2025 Test 4F(17:45)

There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.

Read the Full Test Report

Streetable and Dedicated Track Tires - 2025 Test 4A(19:21)

Testing Extreme Performance Summer, Streetable Track & Competition, and Racetrack & Autocross Only tires means returning to GingerMan Raceway for head-to-head testing. This year, a whopping 19 tires took part in this portion of the test to find out one thing: which are the fastest track and streetable track tires. Also included this year is a full racing slick, a Tire Rack first!

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