Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

3^rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two 2022 summer performance tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect consistently finishes around the podium (3rd in a 6-tire track-day test and 3rd in a 10-tire UHP/UUHP/semi-slick comparison), indicating strong overall pace for a track-focused tire. Its clearest dynamic strength is dry handling speed and consistency, while secondary positives appear in refinement/efficiency metrics (noise and rolling resistance) where measured.

The main performance concerns are braking-especially dry braking relative to its outright handling pace-and highly variable wet performance depending on the test, with one result showing competitive wet braking but another showing a large deficit. Cost is also a clear drawback, with the highest price in the Sport Auto test by a wide margin, which materially hurts value even when dynamic performance is strong.

Performance Strengths

Dry Handling / Track Pace Strong Details
• 3rd place dry handling in 2022 Sport Auto (133.7 km/h, +1.0% from best)
• 4th place dry handling in 2022 Auto Bild track-day test (124.7 km/h, +5.0% from best) and overall 3rd/6
• Article note: Michelin lap time was similar to Goodyear and showed strong consistency over laps (less degradation/understeer than Goodyear after four laps)
Aquaplaning Resistance (situational) Moderate Details
• 3rd place curved aquaplaning in 2022 Sport Auto (2.2 m/sec2, +4.3% from best)
• 7th place straight aquaplaning in 2022 Sport Auto (66 km/h, +5.7% from best) indicates mid-pack straight-line performance but better cornering stability in water
Noise / Efficiency (when measured) Moderate Details
• 3rd place noise in 2022 Sport Auto (68.2 dB, +0.4% from best)
• 3rd place rolling resistance in 2022 Sport Auto (9.4 kg/t, +11.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking & Wet Grip Consistency Strong Details
• 8th place wet braking in 2022 Sport Auto (37.5 m, +36.4% from best)
• 8th place wet handling in 2022 Sport Auto (83.4 km/h, +7.3% from best) and 8th place wet circle (+5.6% from best)
• Counterpoint/inconsistency: 2nd place wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild track-day test (49.2 m, +11.1% from best) and 3rd place wet handling (+2.8% from best)
Braking Performance (especially dry braking) Moderate Details
• 9th place dry braking in 2022 Sport Auto (35.8 m, +6.9% from best)
• 4th place dry braking in 2022 Auto Bild track-day test (32.9 m, +14.2% from best)
Price / Value Strong Details
• 10th (last) on price in 2022 Sport Auto: 284, +104.3% from best (most expensive tire in the test)