Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 256 reviews

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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100%

Member March 2, 2010

Audi TT
225/40 R18 W
4,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Simply Superb grip in the wet!

100%

Member February 14, 2010

BMW 330CI M Sport
255/35 R18 W
7,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I was due for a change and wanted to go for the PS2 again untill I was told that the new PS3 have arrived. So I took at them and the tread pattern is similar but slightly different, TBH I preffered the PS2 tread pattern with the zig zag tread on the outer shoulders but cant complain these still look good.

I must admit they are very similar to the PS2 in terms of dry handling and braking, but on a sudden down pour one late evening on a country lane I got to feel these tires in the wet and I must say they are slightly better that the PS2 for wet grip and braking. Michellin say that these should last slightly longer too than the PS2.

So far they are definately slightly better than the PS2 and are a very smooth ride. Ill comment on wear when they have reached the end of their tread life but after 7k they are down to approx 7mm.