Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire has been replaced by Michelin / Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
- Available Sizes in Line: 71
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Original Equipment (OE) tires
for:
- • Ferrari 488 Pista [2018 .. 2020]
- • Porsche 911 VIII (991) [2011 .. 2015]
- • Porsche 918 I [2013 .. 2016]
- • Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class AMG
- • Ferrari 458 Speciale [2013 .. 2016]
- • BMW M2 F87 Facelift [2017 .. 2021]
- • Audi R8
- • BMW M3
- • BMW M4
- • Ferrari California [2008 .. 2014]
- • Ford Focus
- • Ford GT
- • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Br190 [2014 .. 2023]
- • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG
- • Porsche Cayman
- • Renault Megane
- • Volkswagen Golf
- • Porsche 911 IX (992) [2019 .. 2023]
- Year Released: 2013
- Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Oceania
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Tire Rank :: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
207 58 in Passenger / Summer
63 19 in Ultra High Performance Summer
Description
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ensures superior driving dynamics through its innovative features. Designed for sports cars and high-performance vehicles, this tire provides exceptional control and stability at high speeds. It incorporates racing-derived technologies to deliver outstanding dry grip, enhancing the driving experience for performance enthusiasts.
Features & Benefits
- Bi-Compound Technology: Utilizes two different rubber compounds for the outer and inner tread. The outer compound provides exceptional dry grip and stability during cornering, while the inner compound ensures safety and precision on wet roads.
- Track Longevity 2.0: Designed to withstand rigorous track use, this technology enhances the tire's endurance and durability, making it last longer under extreme conditions.
- Enhanced Tread Patterns: Features rigid tread patterns that reduce tread movement, increasing the tire's ability to withstand high cornering forces and improving overall handling.
- Dynamic Response Technology: A belt of aramid and nylon ensures optimum transmission of steering instructions onto the road, providing sharp steering and exceptional handling.
- Velocity Elasto-Drive 3.0: Improves tread compound elasticity at micro-levels, ensuring superior road contact and grip at high speeds.
Year Released
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 was released in 2013, marking a significant advancement in tire technology for performance-oriented vehicles.
Regions Availability
This tire is available across several key global markets including North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is the original equipment tire for a range of high-performance vehicles, including:
- Ferrari 488 Pista
- Porsche 911 variants
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- BMW M2, M3, M4
- Audi R8
- Ford GT
Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.
Final Thoughts
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 offers high grip and control, tailored for demanding driving scenarios. It is designed to provide durability alongside high performance, suitable for enthusiasts who use their vehicles on both public roads and racetracks. This tire is effective for those who require a dependable, high-performance tire.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Latest News
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Aug 16, 2020Video
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 VS Cup 2 R - How Much FASTER is the Cup 2 R?
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May 09, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer tire test R19
Ranked #10th of 10. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Verdict:Great handling response, precise steering response on dry pavement. Poor results on wet pavement. Poor hydroplaning resistance.
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May 13, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportscars tested summer tires of different sizes
The new test performed by the German motoring publication involved sports summer tires with a 19-inch rim diameter.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Latest Reviews
What is good?
These tires are great on dry roads, providing excellent grip and control. They do need some time to warm up, but once they do, they stick to the road like glue. On colder days or when they haven’t warmed up enough, the grip isn’t as reliable, and I’ve experienced some slip. They aren’t the best for wet conditions either, so I drive carefully when it’s raining. They’re quieter than I expected for a performance tire, which is a nice bonus.
What is good?
What is bad?
They’re a mixed bag. When they’re warm, the grip is incredible, but they are very sensitive to temperature changes. In cold weather, below 20°C, they struggle to maintain traction, especially in wet conditions. I’ve had moments where pulling away from a stop in the rain led to shuddering and poor acceleration. They also pick up a lot of debris from the road, which isn’t great for my car’s paint.
Comments
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on my BMW M3 for about 6 k miles
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Michelin / Pilot Sport Cup 2
- Car Type
- Season
- Summer
- Rim Diameter
- 15 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 "
- Width
- 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 305 / 315 / 325 / 335 / 345 / 355 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 25 / 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)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Michelin / Pilot Sport Cup 2 Sizes & Specifications
| Rim | Model | Size | Index | Features | Load range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R15 | 195/50 R15 86Y XL | 195/50 R15 | 86Y | XL | XL | |
| R17 | 205/45 R17 88Y XL | 205/45 R17 | 88Y | XL | XL | |
| R17 | 205/50 R17 93Y | 205/50 R17 | 93Y | |||
| R17 | 215/45 R17 91Y XL | 215/45 R17 | 91Y | XL | XL | |
| R17 | 225/45 R17 94Y XL | 225/45 R17 | 94Y | XL | XL | |
| R17 | 255/40 R17 98Y XL | 255/40 R17 | 98Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 205/40 R18 86Y | 205/40 R18 | 86Y | |||
| R18 | 215/40 R18 89Y XL | 215/40 R18 | 89Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 225/40 R18 | 92Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 225/45 R18 95Y XL | 225/45 R18 | 95Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 235/40 R18 95Y XL | 235/40 R18 | 95Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 245/35 R18 92Y XL | 245/35 R18 | 92Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 245/40 R18 97Y XL | 245/40 R18 | 97Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 265/35 R18 97Y XL | 265/35 R18 | 97Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 285/30 R18 97Y XL | 285/30 R18 | 97Y | XL | XL | |
| R18 | 295/30 R18 98Y XL | 295/30 R18 | 98Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 225/35 R19 88Y XL | 225/35 R19 | 88Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 225/40 R19 93Y XL | 225/40 R19 | 93Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 235/35 R19 91Y XL | 235/35 R19 | 91Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 235/40 R19 96Y XL | 235/40 R19 | 96Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 235/45 R19 93Y | 235/45 R19 | 93Y | |||
| R19 | 245/30 R19 89Y | 245/30 R19 | 89Y | |||
| R19 | 245/35 R19 93Y XL | 245/35 R19 | 93Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 245/40 R19 98Y | 245/40 R19 | 98Y | |||
| R19 | 255/30 R19 91Y XL | 255/30 R19 | 91Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 255/35 R19 96Y XL | 255/35 R19 | 96Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 265/30 R19 89Y | 265/30 R19 | 89Y | |||
| R19 | 265/30 R19 93Y XL | 265/30 R19 | 93Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 265/35 R19 98Y XL | 265/35 R19 | 98Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 265/40 R19 102Y XL | 265/40 R19 | 102Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 275/35 R19 100Y XL | 275/35 R19 | 100Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 285/30 R19 87Y | 285/30 R19 | 87Y | |||
| R19 | 285/30 R19 94Y | 285/30 R19 | 94Y | |||
| R19 | 285/35 R19 103Y XL | 285/35 R19 | 103Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 295/30 R19 100Y XL | 295/30 R19 | 100Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 295/35 R19 104Y | 295/35 R19 | 104Y | |||
| R19 | 305/30 R19 98Y | 305/30 R19 | 98Y | |||
| R19 | 305/30 R19 102Y XL | 305/30 R19 | 102Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 305/35 R19 106Y | 305/35 R19 | 106Y | |||
| R19 | 315/30 R19 100Y | 315/30 R19 | 100Y | |||
| R19 | 325/30 R19 105Y XL | 325/30 R19 | 105Y | XL | XL | |
| R19 | 345/30 R19 109Y XL | 345/30 R19 | 109Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 235/35 R20 92Y XL | 235/35 R20 | 92Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 245/30 R20 90Y XL | 245/30 R20 | 90Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 245/35 R20 91Y | 245/35 R20 | 91Y | |||
| R20 | 245/35 R20 95Y XL | 245/35 R20 | 95Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 255/35 R20 97Y XL | 255/35 R20 | 97Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 255/40 R20 101Y XL | 255/40 R20 | 101Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 265/30 R20 94Y XL | 265/30 R20 | 94Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 265/35 R20 95Y | 265/35 R20 | 95Y | |||
| R20 | 265/35 R20 99Y XL | 265/35 R20 | 99Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 275/30 R20 97Y XL | 275/30 R20 | 97Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 275/35 R20 102Y | 275/35 R20 | 102Y | |||
| R20 | 285/30 R20 99Y XL | 285/30 R20 | 99Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 285/35 R20 104Y XL | 285/35 R20 | 104Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 295/30 R20 101Y XL | 295/30 R20 | 101Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 305/30 R20 103Y XL | 305/30 R20 | 103Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 315/25 R20 99Y | 315/25 R20 | 99Y | |||
| R20 | 315/30 R20 104Y XL | 315/30 R20 | 104Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 325/25 R20 101Y XL | 325/25 R20 | 101Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 325/30 R20 106Y XL | 325/30 R20 | 106Y | XL | XL | |
| R20 | 335/25 R20 94Y | 335/25 R20 | 94Y | |||
| R20 | 335/25 R20 99Y | 335/25 R20 | 99Y | |||
| R20 | 345/30 R20 106Y | 345/30 R20 | 106Y | |||
| R21 | 275/35 R21 103Y XL | 275/35 R21 | 103Y | XL | XL | |
| R21 | 305/30 R21 104Y XL | 305/30 R21 | 104Y | XL | XL | |
| R21 | 315/30 R21 105Y XL | 315/30 R21 | 105Y | XL | XL | |
| R21 | 325/30 R21 104Y | 325/30 R21 | 104Y | |||
| R21 | 325/30 R21 108Y XL | 325/30 R21 | 108Y | XL | XL | |
| R21 | 345/25 R21 104Y XL | 345/25 R21 | 104Y | XL | XL | |
| R21 | 355/25 R21 107Y XL | 355/25 R21 | 107Y | XL | XL |
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What is good?
These tires are great on dry roads, providing excellent grip and control. They do need some time to warm up, but once they do, they stick to the road like glue. On colder days or when they haven’t warmed up enough, the grip isn’t as reliable, and I’ve experienced some slip. They aren’t the best for wet conditions either, so I drive carefully when it’s raining. They’re quieter than I expected for a performance tire, which is a nice bonus.
What is good?
Comments
I've had these Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on my Honda Civic Type R for about 1000 miles, and they are fantastic. Even in cooler temperatures, they provide excellent handling and a balanced feel. As they warm up, you can really feel the difference – they become even more responsive. I’ve pushed them to high speeds, around 150+ MPH, and they remain incredibly stable. In wet conditions, if you drive sensibly, they perform adequately. However, I’d be cautious around standing water due to the tread design. These tires also come with acoustic foam, which makes them quieter than the previous PS4S I had. They’re perfect for spirited driving and have so far worn very little.
What is bad?
They’re a mixed bag. When they’re warm, the grip is incredible, but they are very sensitive to temperature changes. In cold weather, below 20°C, they struggle to maintain traction, especially in wet conditions. I’ve had moments where pulling away from a stop in the rain led to shuddering and poor acceleration. They also pick up a lot of debris from the road, which isn’t great for my car’s paint.
Comments
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on my BMW M3 for about 6 k miles
Questions and Answers
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Aug 16, 2020Video
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 VS Cup 2 R - How Much FASTER is the Cup 2 R?
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May 09, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer tire test R19
Ranked #10th of 10. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Verdict:Great handling response, precise steering response on dry pavement. Poor results on wet pavement. Poor hydroplaning resistance.
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May 13, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportscars tested summer tires of different sizes
The new test performed by the German motoring publication involved sports summer tires with a 19-inch rim diameter.
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Sep 25, 2019Article
Michelin Tires Help Bugatti Chiron Set a New World Speed Record for a Production Car
The «near-production» supercar Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, fitted with reinforced Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, smashed the 300-mph (490.48 km/h) speed barrier. This happened a c…
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Dec 17, 2018Video
Head2Head Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Tire Rack Hot Lap
In Mercedes-Benz's AMG green hell magno color, the AMG GT R looks ready to rumble on the track and is well-equipped to do so beneath that paint. Its Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires were designed by Michelin with Mercedes-Benz as Mercedes Original (MO) tires and they're ready to race.
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Dec 17, 2018Video
Head2Head Porsche 911 GT3 Manual Tire Rack Hot Lap
Tweaked and tuned for the Porsche 911 GT3 is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. Motor Trend Head2Head's Randy Pobst gets the chance to show us his skills when he takes this car out for the "best track experience you can have in a street car."
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Dec 17, 2018Video
Head2Head Porsche 911 GT3 PDK Tire Rack Hot Lap
In earlier Tire Rack Hot Laps, we featured the manual version of the Porsche 911 GT3 and Motor Trend Head2Head's Randy Pobst loved every minute of it. In this Hot Lap, Randy drives the PDK transmission version to see how the PDK/Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 compares.
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Oct 30, 2018Video
Ignition Chevy Corvette ZR1 Hot Lap | Tire Rack
Motor Trend Ignition's Randy Pobst takes to the track again. This time in a 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR 1 with ZTK Track Package featuring Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. It's the perfect blend of mechanics, power and great looks.
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Oct 30, 2018Video
Ignition Porsche 911 GT2 RS Hot Lap | Tire Rack
Pilot-extraordinaire, Motor Trend Ignition's Randy Pobst, is in love with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. And for good reason. This over-achiever of a vehicle surprised him with how well it's balanced and set up to get the most out of its tires, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
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Aug 20, 2018Video
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Pilot Sport 4 S vs Cup 2. The differences tested and explained
It's taken over a year, but it's finally here. What are the differences between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. The Pilot Sport 4 (MPS4 / PS4) and 4 S (MPS4S / PS4S) are the road tyres, with the 4 designed slightly more for comfort and the 4 S more suited to track work.
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Feb 18, 2018Video
Can you use track semi slicks tyres on a normal car? Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pilot Sport 4 S
Can you run track day semi slick tyres in winter without dying?
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Dec 24, 2014Video
Head2Head 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 Hot Lap | Tire Rack
Big Willow, the fastest road in the West, is a great playground for Motor Trend Head 2 Head's Randy Pobst. Three-cups-of-coffee-wired fun, in fact, driving the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3! Its higher level of performance requires a tire with grip to match. So the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 it is.
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Apr 28, 2014Video
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 development - 2014
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