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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+

Replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Replaces the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup

The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ is a Trackday and Competition Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 83% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P2 of 2 · 2013 See every test

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.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 6,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ averages a finish of 3rd.

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The latest test

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 - Launched P2 of 2

Initially the 911 felt a little vague at the front, not unusual, but once up to speed the car felt twitchy and nervous in the high speed corners, requiring a lot of steering input to place the car where you needed it to be. In the slow, off camber turn 2 ironically named "Curva Michelin", there was a large amount of understeer, with the Turbos four wheel drive system refusing to neutralise it on throttle. Braking down to the Curva Dry Sac at the end of the long straight, with the track slightly cambered to the left was vague and kept you more interested in keeping the car straight, rather than where you should be turning in. Criticism aside, the raw grip was immense, and the car quick to turn. Ultimate laptime settled into a 2.12.1 over the 3 quick laps, with the tires starting to overheat two laps later, after lots of 'scientific' abuse.

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

Every independent test of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+, newest first
YearTestResultAward
2013Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 - LaunchedTire Reviews · 305/35 R19P2 / 2Tested by Tire Reviews
20122012 Sport Auto Track Day Tire TestSport Auto · 235/295 35R19P3 / 5
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ replace?
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ is the successor to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup in Michelin's range.
Has the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ been replaced?
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ has been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 83%
  • Dry Grip 100%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Handling 90%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Wear 55%

All 2 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
84%
Member
I bought these new very cheap off ebay. I was a little apprehensive as it was the end of the smmer but the cost out weighed the thought of autumn and winter driving.
When the weather was warm they were fantastic. But they proved me wrong when the weather turned cold and wet. They still provided excellent grip but the breakaway point was instant. So I changed the way I drove and progressivley leaned on them for grip.
I will be watching for these tires again on ebay, as they cost too much for a tire that is supplied new with just 4.5mm.
Best tire ever...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
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81%
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  • BMW M3
  • 265/35 R19 W
  • 2,000 miles
  • Track
  • Spirited
I've used these tires for a road trip to Europe including a couple of days on track. On the road there are the normal compromises with track tires - namely more road noise and a more rigid ride, but in all other respects they feel like standard tires in normal day-to-day driving.
On track (in the dry!), once warm they give a massive amount of grip given that the car they are on is quite heavy at over 1600 kgs. The tires are also progressive on the limit with no snappy breakaway. I found a single lap of a 3.5 mile track was enough to warm the tires enough to start leaning on them fairly aggressively in corners. Note that the weather was above 20 degrees Celsius at the time and the track was quite warm. At no point in the 25 minute on-track sessions did it feel as though the tires were overheating and beginning to give that “greasy” feeling that you can get from normal road tires after a while of hard track driving.
I've only driven these tires once in the rain and it was on a motorway journey. There wasn't enough rain for there to be any standing water, but the tires felt fine in these damp conditions.
I'd definitely recommend these for anyone who needs trackday tires for a reasonably heavy car. Over the course of driving 1800 miles, the tires have lost 2.5mm (having started at 5.5mm). This distance includes 500 miles on track.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
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