The Michelin Pilot Sport is a performance summer tire generally liked for dry grip and steering feedback, with mostly positive wet-grip impressions too. Noise, a firm ride and less reassuring grip when cold are its main compromises, while tread life varies.
The quick answer
Owners say81%from 43 owner reviews76% would buy againRead the reviews
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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 September 2026.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport?
Across 43 owner ratings the Michelin Pilot Sport averages 81%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.2. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 79% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Michelin Pilot Sport's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Pilot Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 76 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Pilot Sport?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 35 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Pilot Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 35 reviews. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 9,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Pilot Sport again?
76% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Pilot Sport again, based on the 41 owner reviews that answered the question. 44% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
More questions about the Michelin Pilot Sport(5)
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport's dry grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport, 23 mention dry grip: 22 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The grip on these tires are great and never let me down". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport's tread life?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport, 19 mention tread life: 13 praise it (long-lasting) and 6 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "wears better than ANYTHING i've driven on since". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport's wet grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport, 14 mention wet grip: 11 praise it (confident wet grip) and 3 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "These grip so well compared to my last lot". Read those reviews
Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Sport
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I have Honda S2000 year 2000 (no traction control) how you compare Michelin Pilot Sport (v shape) to Michelin Pilot 4?
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January 14, 2021
The Pilot Sport 4 will have much better wet grip and higher levels of comfort, but I suspect the original Pilot Sport will feel better in dry handling.
Owners generally praise the Michelin Pilot Sport for dry grip and steering feedback, with wet grip also more often liked than criticised. Tread life is mixed but usually viewed positively, with actual long-mileage accounts alongside some much shorter service lives. Noise is a recurring complaint, appearing in roughly one in five reviews, while a smaller minority find the ride harsh. Several warn that grip is less reassuring when cold, so the positive dry-road impressions are not unconditional. Later-use accounts include reduced grip with tread remaining, but the repeat reviews do not show a shared decline: one driver becomes less satisfied across different cars while another remains positive.
What owners mention most counted across 35 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 43 ratings
Owner score81%
Dry Grip92%
Road Feedback85%
Wet Grip82%
Handling81%
Comfort74%
Wear72%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 97%
“Absolutely the best tires I have ever had. Yes, they are expensive but you do get what you pay for. This is my second set on the fronts which the previous ones had covered 30K miles and somehow they seem quieter than...”
“Im driving a Leon 1M 1.8T with 261BHP/395Nm and had these tires on set of wheels I bought (OZ Ultraleggera). They are quite noisy and wet grip was dissappointing. Progressiveness is also very bad, i had these fitted at...”
“OE when new now on 3rd set. Tried Toyo Proxes (set 2) as a cheaper alternative, big mistake! When compared to Michies , Proxes took time to bed, wore more quickly and were not as predictable in the wet. Highly recommend...”
Absolutely the best tires I have ever had. Yes, they are expensive but you do get what you pay for. This is my second set on the fronts which the previous ones had covered 30K miles and somehow they seem quieter than the set before. Not sure why or whether there has been an upgrade or they are simply new.
The rears still have some life in them but I will be changing these later in the year.
Little tip, ensure your tracking is setup correctly. Makes all the difference in the wear.
In conclusion, you won't be disappointed in the Michelins. Enjoy and drive safely.
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I bought the tires two years ago, I did 15,000 miles with them and they can do more.
The thing I liked most about these tires was the feedback with the 2 ply side wall, Above 50 km they make noise. Above 25 degrees you grip a little better than a Pilot Sport 4. And below 10 degrees on a wet road a very, very dangerous tire !.
The tire costs about twice as much as the Pilot 4 pilot but He is no twice as good.
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These came N rated on my 2011 911 (2019 manufacture) and they grip well when warm but would say very noise tire for Michelin. I would go with PS4S or PS4 next time round. It feels like a tire from an older generation.
After checking out many reviews, I have Just had these fitted & without doubt the best £900 I've ever spent on a car! They totally live up to & justify the many good reviews I read. My car came fitted with Bridgestones & was very average to drive, I than fitted new Pirelli P Zero's, which were recommended to me, the quality of the drive improved & to be fair lasted 20k without trying to kill me once they became borderline legal. What a difference having the MSSP's on, every driving sense has become heightened & I can get all 334 BHP on the road without fearing spinning of it! Still early days yet, but will update once I have had them on for a year.
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Member
Vauxhall
255/35 R20
20,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
so I bought these tires to replay a set of Goodyears for the my Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer. I do a lot of mixed road driving and we also do a lot of long distance motorway driving to see family in Europe.
The grip on these tires are great and never let me down. When the car is full with kids, bags and bikes on the roof its good to know that you have great tires on. Climbing the mountains in France and Switzerland through the tight corners you feel the grip with no under or over steer.
Last April we were driving through Germany with a full car and it rained for two days straight. The substantial standing water on the motorways was dealt with with no dramas.
Shame that I think that they has stopped making this tire so I have now just changed to a set of Super Sports.
Member
Mazda
205/45 R16
2,000 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited
Bought car with these tires fitted. Remaining tread about 50 to 60%. So impressed after the first long drive on twisties, I bought another set for my wifes Audi replacing ContiMaxContact. The PS3s are quiet, responsive and solid underfoot, providing the driver with a high degree of confidence. Recommended.
These tires are very good sport tires and reduce any abs being driven quickly on turn in makes it fun to drive. When they are warm they perform much better but they wear very quickly, I went from 4mm to zero in 2000 miles watch out for your tracking.
I looked at a few sites that reviewed tires and these came out top each time. I had 4 fitted last week and the last few days we have had a lot of rain. These grip so well compared to my last lot which were continentals. I would recommend these to anyone I'm well impressed.
having used high performance tires for over 28yrs I can honestly say as a road tire, the Michelin Pilot Sport is one of the best I've tried. It has fantastic dry grip, very good wet grip. Only downside is that because it is quite a soft compound, it won't last as long as some other cheaper harder compound brands, but what you lose inuk rage, you more than make up for in dry grip level. I'll be trying the michelin pilot sport cup + tires next as they are more track focussed.
Having bought the car with them fitted by the previous owner so i don't know how many miles they have done.My car is a 10'plate 320i M Sport,done only 26K miles,i've had it a year,don't do a lot of miles,for example since the 21stFeb i've done 3000miles,i don't drive like a hooligan,but i do like using the grip of the tires,i can't honestly say they aren't any good,noisy?,well, yes they are a bit,best tires for a three series?...well apparently it's Falken Azensis?,i'd say Continental sport contact,my M3 gripped like the preverbial limpet on these!
Im driving a Leon 1M 1.8T with 261BHP/395Nm and had these tires on set of wheels I bought (OZ Ultraleggera). They are quite noisy and wet grip was dissappointing. Progressiveness is also very bad, i had these fitted at the back (front were Pilot Sport 3 tires) and the lost grip while the front tires still had grip. Dry grip is nice, but wet is dissappointing. I dont have them very long, so hard to comment on the Wear.
I have had better results with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tires, which are very high on my list (also cheaper!)
