Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
What is the Michelin Pilot Exalto's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Pilot Exalto most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Pilot Exalto?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Exalto 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 42 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Pilot Exalto wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Exalto 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 42 reviews. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 24,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Pilot Exalto again?
78% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Pilot Exalto again, based on the 54 owner reviews that answered the question. 54% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Exalto's wet grip?
Of the 40 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Exalto, 23 mention wet grip: 15 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "fantastic grip both on dry and wet conditions never found a limit to the grip". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Exalto's dry grip?
Of the 40 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Exalto, 22 mention dry grip: 20 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "fantastic grip both on dry and wet conditions never found a limit to the grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Exalto's tread life?
Of the 40 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Exalto, 21 mention tread life: 19 praise it (long-lasting) and 2 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Have driven 100k miles on them (clio 182)and they outlast the discs!". Read those reviews
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Across 56 owner ratings the Michelin Pilot Exalto averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 7.6. 31 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 56 ratings
Owner score81%
Dry Grip86%
Wear83%
Wet Grip81%
Handling80%
Comfort77%
Road Feedback76%
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Most helpful 90%
“One of my favorite car tires ever. No faults and very good in everything, even better than the previous GoodYear Eagle F1 on the same car in noise, confort and wheel protection. Written for the original Michelin Exalto.”
“Very bad tire, Not enought grip in the dry in the wet pointless if you have a sporty driving style. In the corners this tire loose very qickly his grip. Comfor yeah this one is good this tire is not very noisy. So this...”
“Fantastic tire. I wouldn't use anything else. I started with the "Pilot II" before the "Exalto", and I tried a couple of other (premium) brands, but they felt completely wrong, and I had to go back to the Michelin...”
Just replaced a set of these tires that had been fitted to my MX5 when new, 8 years ago. 52k having been covered on these tires and still with 2-3mm of tread remaining, can't complain
Fantastic tire. I wouldn't use anything else. I started with the "Pilot II" before the "Exalto", and I tried a couple of other (premium) brands, but they felt completely wrong, and I had to go back to the Michelin Pilots.
Depending on what you're looking for these are the best all round tire money can buy.
Have driven 100k miles on them (clio 182)and they outlast the discs! Approx 25k+ out of the fronts and 50k+ out of the rears. In the dry on a warm/hot day they'll match anything the competition can throw at them and will not overheat. In the wet on the road they perform well enough but it's not a soft compound so they will let go (kept up with Evo's and Wrx through the twisty's around Nurburg - they were running wet race tires).
On a cold very wet track in winter they just won't heat up so if that's what you want them for then they're not for you.
If you do most of your driving on the road and don't want to open your wallet every 5k to 10k miles then you really won't find better.
Sadly they're getting hard to get hold of.
ps - they screech like buggery pushing it hard in the dry, so be warned, any undesirables will hear you coming.
I tried these tires on my Ibiza after P6000 pirelli: the gap was very big.
After 30000 miles I sold the car with the Michelin still in good shape: I think that for other 10000/15000 miles they could be ok.
They are very very good tires: very good grip in every situation, low noise even on porous italian motorway asphalt.
The average fuel economy was good too.
The only problem is that the tire size available are limited: you can have this tires if yours are /60 or less (/55, /50...). If you have a classic 195/65 R15 you must buy other tires!
Put these on our MX5 and can't believe how good they are. We bought the car with a mix of cheap tires on 14's, and I put the correct wheels on (15") and fitted these tires at the same time. Can't believe how chuckable and sure footed it is now, having difficulty in getting the rears unstuck even on cold and damp roads. Will be putting these on my daily driver as soon as the current tires are down to 3mm.
Driven 38000 spirited miles on current set with a Opel(Vauxhall) Corsa 1.8 GSI, would easily do another 38000.
The Sidewall is not as stiff as the Brigestone Adrenalin RE001, road feedback is less and more comfortable ride quality, wet and dry grip is slightly less and significantly less respectively.
Wear is significantly better, RE001's only lasted for 13000 miles.
Tires have enough grip to explore the limits of the vehicle's suspension and enjoy the ride in comfort when not driving spiritedly.
Would definitely purchase these tires again, will leave the RE001's for track days.
Definately the best tire I've ever used... Dry grip is very good, even after 73000 km (45360 miles)! Stiff sidewalls and rim protection. Yes, it is a V rated tire, but it is suitable even if you' re gonna use it for urban driving only ... Unfortunately Michelin has terminated this model on size 185/60-14 and I find it very difficult to choose another brand with similar characteristics (Michelin energy savers and energy plus are crap tires!)...
