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Dry Performance Comfort Wet Performance Snow/Ice Performance
What we think:
ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES HANDLING TRACTION SAFETY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
CoreScore 76:
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    We gather such data as the numbers of reviews and the ultimate score of the tire model on numerous tire-related websites such as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, market.yandex, tyrereviews, and others.
  • Reviews written by the visitors to our website tiresvote.com.

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Popularity of the model 33:
  • Year of manufacture.
  • The premium brand factor .
  • The number of video reviews of the tire on youtube.com .
  • The number of news items about the model .
  • The number of times the tire was involved in professional tire tests.
  • The fact of the tire being on the bestseller lists on such reputed websites as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, and others.
  • The number of tire types and sizes .

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Value, average: 27

Key Facts

  • Official web page
  • Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
  • Available Sizes in Line: 51
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG
    • • Audi A5
    • • Audi A6
    • • BMW 5 Series
    • • Citroën C4
    • • Citroën C4 Picasso
    • • Citroën DS3 [2009 .. 2016]
    • • Citroën DS4 [2010 .. 2015]
    • • Citroën DS5 [2011 .. 2018]
    • • Fiat 500
    • • Fiat 500X
    • • Ford Focus
    • • Kia Cee'd
    • • Kia Optima
    • • Mercedes-Benz A-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG
    • • Mercedes-Benz CL-Class AMG
    • • Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG
    • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG
    • • Nissan Juke
    • • Peugeot 208
    • • Peugeot 308
    • • Peugeot 508
    • • Skoda Octavia
    • • Tesla Model S
    • • Volkswagen Golf
    • • Volvo S60
    • • Volvo V40
  • Year Released: 2010
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Michelin Pilot Sport 3. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– A few drivers mentioned that these tires were very good in the wet and rain.
– The satisfied drivers said that these tires were worth the money they paid.
– A good number of drivers find the tire comfortable and quiet.
– According to the reviews, these tires had great cornering grip capabilities.
– The drivers said that this tire exceeded their expectations, especially in terms of wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

Reasons not to buy

– One car owner specifically said about this tire that the ride and noise could be better.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 3



Description

Acclaimed by leading car manufacturers and consumers. Customized as original equipment on ultra-high performance vehicles such as the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi A5.

  • The choice of top sports car manufacturers (Popular with ultra-high performance car enthusiasts demanding precise steering response. Acclaimed by world leading car manufacturers, such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Tesla);
  • Outstanding wet performance (The Michelin® Pilot Sport 3 tire features an asymmetric tread designed to deliver high levels of grip for precision steering and handling. Engineered to excel in wet conditions with the ability to both hold curves without slipping and brake shorter. Featuring Anti-Surf System technology to cut through water for excellent wet grip and resistance to hydroplaning);

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Michelin / Pilot Sport 3
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 275 / 285 mm
Aspect Ratio
30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
(Y) (max > 186 mph) ... ZR (max > 149 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Michelin / Pilot Sport 3 Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Max inflation pressure Section width Revs per mile Max load at cold inflation pressure Sidewall styling Load range Tread depth Utqg Overall diameter Approved rim width Tire weight Measured rim width Price
R15 195/50 R15 82V 195/50 R15 82V
R16 195/45 R16 84V XL 195/45 R16 84V XL
R16 205/45 R16 87W XL 205/45 R16 87W XL 50.0 8.1 895.0 1202.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 23.2 6.5 - 7.5 17.81 7.0
R16 205/50 R16 87V 205/50 R16 87V
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL
R17 205/40 R17 84W XL 205/40 R17 84W XL
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL
R17 215/45 R17 91W XL 215/45 R17 91W XL 50.0 8.4 844.0 1356.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 24.7 7 - 8 21.47 7.0
R17 225/45 R17 91Y 225/45 R17 91Y
R17 225/50 R17 98Y XL 225/50 R17 98Y XL
R17 235/45 R17 97Y XL 235/45 R17 97Y XL
R18 215/45 R18 93W XL 215/45 R18 93W XL
R18 225/40 R18 (92Y) XL 225/40 R18 (92Y) XL
R18 225/40 R18 92W XL 225/40 R18 92W XL
R18 225/40 R18 92Y XL 225/40 R18 92Y XL 50.0 9.1 829.0 1389.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 25.1 7.5 - 9 24.91 8.0
R18 225/45 R18 91V 225/45 R18 91V
R18 225/45 R18 91W 225/45 R18 91W
R18 225/45 R18 95V XL 225/45 R18 95V XL
R18 235/40 R18 (95Y) XL 235/40 R18 (95Y) XL
R18 235/40 R18 95W XL 235/40 R18 95W XL 50.0 9.5 819.0 1521.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 25.4 8 - 9.5 22.16 8.5
R18 235/40 R18 95Y XL 235/40 R18 95Y XL 51.0 9.5 819.0 1521.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 25.4 8 - 9.5 22.27 8.5
R18 235/45 R18 (98Y) XL 235/45 R18 (98Y) XL
R18 235/45 R18 98Y XL 235/45 R18 98Y XL
R18 245/35 R18 92Y XL 245/35 R18 92Y XL 50.0 9.7 840.0 1389.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 24.8 8 - 9.5 24.96 8.5
R18 245/40 R18 (97Y) XL 245/40 R18 (97Y) XL
R18 245/40 R18 97Y XL 245/40 R18 97Y XL 50.0 9.8 809.0 1609.0 BW XL 8.5 320/AA/A 25.7 8 - 9.5 24.58 8.5
R18 255/35 R18 94Y XL 255/35 R18 94Y XL 50.0 10.2 832.0 1477.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 25.0 8.5 - 10 27.89 9.0
R18 255/40 R18 (99Y) XL 255/40 R18 (99Y) XL
R18 255/40 R18 99Y XL 255/40 R18 99Y XL 50.0 10.2 799.0 1709.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 26.0 8.5 - 10 24.96 9.0
R18 275/35 R18 95Y 275/35 R18 95Y
R18 285/35 R18 (101Y) XL 285/35 R18 (101Y) XL
R18 285/35 R18 101Y XL 285/35 R18 101Y XL 50.0 11.4 804.0 1819.0 BW XL 8.5 320/AA/A 25.9 9.5 - 11 26.85 10.0
R19 225/40 R19 93Y XL 225/40 R19 93Y XL 50.0 9.1 797.0 1433.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 26.1 7.5 - 9 25.77 8.0
R19 235/35 R19 91Y XL 235/35 R19 91Y XL
R19 235/45 R19 99W XL 235/45 R19 99W XL
R19 245/40 R19 94Y 245/40 R19 94Y
R19 245/40 R19 (98Y) XL 245/40 R19 (98Y) XL
R19 245/40 R19 98Y XL 245/40 R19 98Y XL
R19 245/45 R19 102Y XL 245/45 R19 102Y XL 50.0 9.6 751.0 1874.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 27.7 7.5 - 9 27.18 8.0
R19 255/35 R19 96Y XL 255/35 R19 96Y XL 50.0 10.2 799.0 1565.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 26.0 8.5 - 10 28.68 9.0
R19 255/40 R19 (100Y) XL 255/40 R19 (100Y) XL
R19 255/40 R19 100Y XL 255/40 R19 100Y XL 50.0 10.2 769.0 1753.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 27.1 8.5 - 10 29.23 9.0
R19 275/40 R19 101Y 275/40 R19 101Y 51.0 11.0 751.0 1819.0 BW 9.0 320/AA/A 27.7 9 - 11 29.1 9.5
R19 275/40 R19 (105Y) XL 275/40 R19 (105Y) XL
R19 275/40 R19 105Y XL 275/40 R19 105Y XL 50.0 10.9 751.0 2039.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 27.7 9 - 11 30.47 9.5
R20 245/35 R20 95Y XL 245/35 R20 95Y XL 50.0 9.8 777.0 1499.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 26.8 8 - 9.5 27.12 8.5
R20 255/40 R20 (101Y) XL 255/40 R20 (101Y) XL
R20 255/40 R20 101Y XL 255/40 R20 101Y XL 50.0 10.2 742.0 1819.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 28.0 8.5 - 10 29.26 9.0
R20 275/30 R20 97Y XL 275/30 R20 97Y XL 50.0 10.9 784.0 1620.0 BW XL 9.0 320/AA/A 26.5 9 - 10 27.56 9.5
R20 285/35 R20 (104Y) XL 285/35 R20 (104Y) XL
R20 285/35 R20 104Y XL 285/35 R20 104Y XL 50.0 11.4 746.0 1984.0 BW XL 9.5 320/AA/A 27.9 9.5 - 11 32.3 10.0

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