100%
- Ford
- 225/40 R18 W
- 60,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Owner Reviews
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Across driver feedback, the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) is widely seen as a strong ultra-high-performance all-rounder with standout wet grip, confident braking, and very good hydroplaning resistance, often making cars feel more stable and secure. Dry grip and handling are generally praised too, with many noting a comfortable, relatively quiet ride for the category. The most consistent downside is rapid treadwear for the price-especially on powerful or hard-driven FWD/AWD cars-along with frequent comments about soft sidewalls that can make steering feel a bit numb or delayed at the limit.
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Owner ratings averaged from 308 ratings
- Owner score 83%
- Dry Grip 90%
- Wet Grip 88%
- Road Feedback 84%
- Handling 84%
- Comfort 82%
- Wear 73%
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Score spread across 249 written reviews
66%
- Audi A4 Avant S Line (143)
- 245/40 R18
- 14,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
Replaced with PS3s to match the existing ones after changing the car. At first very pleased with the reduction in road noise and handling both in wet and dry conditions.
I drive mostly motorway journeys both here and on the continent easily with a view to my fuel consumption.
As the tires have worn, the road noise has increased, but the grip seems to have stayed.
I've now done 14k with these tires and the fronts need changing again, the rears don't seem to have worn very much at all.
I won't be replacing with PS3s but looking for something that wears better.
I drive mostly motorway journeys both here and on the continent easily with a view to my fuel consumption.
As the tires have worn, the road noise has increased, but the grip seems to have stayed.
I've now done 14k with these tires and the fronts need changing again, the rears don't seem to have worn very much at all.
I won't be replacing with PS3s but looking for something that wears better.
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74%
- Jaguar XF
- 225/45 R18
- 35,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Good performance in dry and wet. BUT VERY LOUD. Changed from OEM pirellis and the Tire noise was so loud that I almost gave them back to the dealer. tire wear is excellent. I have done 25000 miles and there is still tread on all 4 tires. Side walls are tough- have hit the curb a couple of times- no damage. The deal breaker is absolute lack of grip in snow. Was stuck 100 yards from home last year with the first snow. nothing more scary than a heavy rear wheel drive car doing a pirouette at a junction.
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77%
- Saab Automobile 9 3 SPORTSCOMBI
- 225/40 R18 W
- 22 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
The PS3s has good steering responsiveness, cornering grip and stability at speed. However this was at odds with the ponderous dry braking and poor traction both wet and dry. Fairly comfortable and quiet when new, they gradually became moderately noisier, though sounding like wind noise and riding firmer as they wore down. With regular rotations, they lasted 36,000km with the tread was down to 3mm. This is longer than expected but in the last 3,000km, they started to tram-line road imperfections, especially from the rear end. Replaced the entire set with Goodyear Asymmetric 2 and initial impressions are that they are smoother riding and grip better than the PS3s. Steering feels less sharp but with less understeer.
81%
- Mitsubishi lancer
- 195/50 R15 V
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
No doubt they are great tires on dry.
However, what surprises me is the performance on wet. It really grips even with moderate rain and it clears water on the road really well. I feel less water resistance while plowing through water puddles compared to other tires.
The tire sidewalls are really solid, hence the higher road feedback. For a person who does not like tire-roll during cornering, this is THE tire.
The road noise would definitely be louder than comfort tires. I would rate it as moderate and is something expected from a sports tire.
In summary, the tire grips well in dry/wet but is not sticky like soft compound tires.
However, what surprises me is the performance on wet. It really grips even with moderate rain and it clears water on the road really well. I feel less water resistance while plowing through water puddles compared to other tires.
The tire sidewalls are really solid, hence the higher road feedback. For a person who does not like tire-roll during cornering, this is THE tire.
The road noise would definitely be louder than comfort tires. I would rate it as moderate and is something expected from a sports tire.
In summary, the tire grips well in dry/wet but is not sticky like soft compound tires.
80%
- SEAT Leon FR tdi
- 225/40 R18 W
- 14,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Just about to change the tires on the Leon after an enjoyable 14k miles on the Michelin Pilot Sports. The FR is 170bhp front wheel drive and the previous factory fitted Bridgestone Potensa's were quieter than the Michelins and a little more comfortable but there performance was shocking in the Wet / Ice grip felt almost non existent. The pilot sports on the flip slide have tonnes of grip in all conditions only down side is the road noise is a bit more but for the performance / grip gain its only a minor thing !
90%
- Suzuki Swift Sport TC
- 195/55 R15
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
2,000 miles on PS3, surprisingly good wet grip, tested on a 2 hours none stop heavy rain drive. Dry grip not as good as the wet, but it is more than enough for spirited driving. Sidewall not as hard as my previously AD08, dry grip not up to it as well. But given the price, noise and ride comfort, PS3 is worth buying than AD08. Excellent tire overall, no regret! ;)
74%
- Renault Clio 172
- 195/50 R15
- 1,700 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Had these on my clio 172. Only managed to get 1700 miles before i was down to the wires!! Beware, very sticky but dont last long when pushed hard.
100%
- BMW 320D M Sport
- 225/45 R17
- 40,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
Had PS3's all round. Standard tires, not the run flats that BMW recommends. Rears lasted 32k miles, front 43k miles. I mainly drive on motorways. Incredible feeling of stability at speed. Compared to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050 run flats that the car came with, the PS3 is another level and the car rides so much more smoothly without losing its cornering stability.
Will buy again (and again)
Will buy again (and again)
99%
- Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140
- 225/45 R17
- 17,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
I always put good tires on my car. I had continentals before, they were good but these ps3 are in a different league. Truly amazing in the wet and dry, golfs always suffer with feathering the back tires, this is limited with the ps3 . I got 17,000 out of a front pair of tires and I drive hard.
If you want the best then goes for the Michelin pilot sport 3.
If you want the best then goes for the Michelin pilot sport 3.
90%
- Renault Megane RS250
- 235/40 R18 W
- 15,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
I drive my car in a spirited fashion in a combination of city, country and motorway. I also used them for 2 track days and they lasted 15000 before I had to change them. I am most impressed with the grip on wet conditions. Great all rounder. Would highly recommend.
69%
- Audi A3 Sportback
- 205/55 R16 W
- 25,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
Super sticky in the dry, and when new, the wet. Wear quite quickly though, only managed 25k at a push for fronts despite most driving being dual carriageway commute - didn't come with a lot of tread new either. Poor feel - quite spongy, getting more vague so as traction begins to go. Performance drops off significantly when the temperature drops, though this isn't a problem most of the year. Economy quite bad for a Michelin, but then grip much better than expected as well! Complete contrast to the Primacy HP original fitments which had poor grip, but are extremely hardy!
Am trying Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance next - will hope for better wear and economy.
Am trying Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance next - will hope for better wear and economy.
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