The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is a premium max-performance summer tire best known for exceptional dry grip, razor-sharp steering feel and rock-solid high-speed stability. It's frequently described as transformative versus many OEM fitments, delivering confident, engaging handling with strong braking performance. Wet ability is often better than expected for this category, though it can be less consistent than the very latest rivals. It also commands a premium price and can be noisier than alternatives, especially as conditions cool.
In day-to-day use, drivers consistently highlight how the Pilot Super Sport rewards committed driving with precise turn-in, strong mid-corner support and dependable stability at motorway and autobahn speeds, while still offering surprisingly good tread life when alignment and temperatures are right. Independent testing broadly supports this, regularly placing it at or near the top for dry handling balance and feedback, with a history of wins and podiums.
Where the tire shows its age is primarily in wet performance: it remains capable, but can fall behind newer designs in wet braking and in standing water, and real-world feedback echoes that grip and feel drop off notably in cold, damp conditions where the compound struggles to generate heat. Buyers should also factor in higher road noise and the premium pricing, even if many consider the performance and longevity a fair trade-off for a true summer UHP benchmark.
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Owners say86%from 148 owner reviews84% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, WetComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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 July 2026.
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How good is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport stops 3% longer than premium rivals and 6.1% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 79/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 148 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport stops 2.1% shorter than premium rivals and 6.7% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 98/100, and owners rate it 9.4/10 in the dry from 148 reviews.
How many miles does the Michelin Pilot Super Sport last?
Based on test and owner data, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is expected to last around 20,806 miles (33,484 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Michelin Pilot Super Sport have?
In the US, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tire graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tire, graded 100, on the government test course. Michelin backs it with a 30,000-mile limited treadwear warranty. New tread depth is 7-10/32" (5.6-7.9 mm), depending on size.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport?
Across 148 owner ratings the Michelin Pilot Super Sport averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.4 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 8.1. 49 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 91% of owners score it 70% or better.
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What is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Pilot Super Sport?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Super Sport 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 133 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Pilot Super Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Super Sport 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 133 reviews. 49 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Pilot Super Sport again?
84% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Pilot Super Sport again, based on the 142 owner reviews that answered the question. 56% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's dry grip?
Of the 127 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, 80 mention dry grip: 77 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent in the dry although I could break traction in my 140i". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's wet grip?
Of the 127 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, 59 mention wet grip: 40 praise it (confident wet grip) and 19 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "even wet grip is surprisingly exceptional". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's tread life?
Of the 127 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, 47 mention tread life: 38 praise it (long-lasting) and 9 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "managed just above 50 000km/31 000 miles still having about 3mm of tread left". Read those reviews
What does the Michelin Pilot Super Sport replace?
The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the successor to the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in Michelin's range.
Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport
could you please tell me,if the Michelin pilot supersport is a good choice of tire for my Mercedes sl 55amg ,could you advise me on the best tire for my car 285/35… Show morecould you please tell me,if the Michelin pilot supersport is a good choice of tire for my Mercedes sl 55amg ,could you advise me on the best tire for my car 285/35 18 Show less
May 6, 2020
The replacement for the SuperSport, the Pilot Sport 4S is the better tire.
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Our 2008 46k XKR is currently fitted with Dunlop Sport 255/35 R20 on the front and 285/30 ZR20 on the rear. Show moreOur 2008 46k XKR is currently fitted with Dunlop Sport 255/35 R20 on the front and 285/30 ZR20 on the rear.
Just back from a 1.5k touring holiday when we found the road noise very intrusive over all road surfaces. Want to replace all four tires with something much quieter. Good fuel economy, and dry and wet grip also essential.
Car is not used for track days.
What would you suggest, please? Show less
June 14, 2019
Falken FK510 or Pilot Sport 4S
I had understood that the Michelin pilot super sport was being phased out and replaced by the 4s. Show moreI had understood that the Michelin pilot super sport was being phased out and replaced by the 4s.
However I see that some new car models are being fitted with tbr super sports as standard when they could have chosen other rubber.
Please can you advise.
I have a C63 on 19” wheels. Love the super sports When they are warm but less keen in the wet. Show less
March 18, 2019
There are existing OE fitments in place which take years to replace. All new OE fitments will be with the 4S.
I have a BMW M135i which is currently fitted with run flats. When I come to change them my two options are the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Michelin Pilot Super… Show moreI have a BMW M135i which is currently fitted with run flats. When I come to change them my two options are the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I have read a vast array of information on both and am still no closer to deciding which one. The PSS is the OEM tire for the car so I was inclined to choose those, however I have read multiple reviews saying they are very temperature dependent and not the best in the wet? The PS4 would does not appear not have this problem, however other people have complained that the turn in is quite vague on the PS4 and they feel very soft, something which it certainly isn't at the moment on the run flats. Having said that I believe either will be a major improvement over the run flats.
Any advice you can give would be much appreciated. Show less
August 28, 2018
You have the two tires qualities understood correctly, so the choice needs to be your choice between comfort and wet grip, or sport handling. As you say both tires will be a huge improvement.
I have an E92 M3 that needs new rears (265/35/19). Does it matter if the tire is not * rated? Show moreI have an E92 M3 that needs new rears (265/35/19). Does it matter if the tire is not * rated? The prices vary by up to £30 per tire depending on which of the following you get:
98Y, 98Y*, 98Y TPC, 98Y MO1, 98Y N0, 98Y MO. Show less
August 7, 2018
I believe the * marked Pilot Super Sport was developed for the M2 not the M3, so it's not something I'd be concerned about having. My own E92 M3 tires are not star marked.
Do you out think there is an appreciable improvement in noise if going from 19" Pirelli P Zero RSC (run-flat) to 18" Pilot Super Sport? Show moreDo you out think there is an appreciable improvement in noise if going from 19" Pirelli P Zero RSC (run-flat) to 18" Pilot Super Sport?
(I'd like to consider the 18" PS4 or 19" PS4S, but they are not available in BMW star version. As I run a 1-series xDrive, I am cautious about fitting non-endorsed tires in case of warranty issues with the AWD transfer case / drivetrain.....) Show less
April 5, 2018
Moving from any runflat tire to non-runflat will give a big improvement in noise and comfort levels. Regarding * marking and warranty, you do not need to worry about this, legally they can't refuse any work based on tires as long as you fit the OE size and load rating.
I'm looking for a bit of advice on some tires for my Megane RS250. Currently I am running Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL. Show moreI'm looking for a bit of advice on some tires for my Megane RS250. Currently I am running Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL. The correct size tire for the car is 235. I've managed to find PSS's in 235/40 ZR18 95Y but not XL and have a DOT of 2012. With the 235 being a larger load rating (95Y), will the performance of the tire be the same as that of the 92Y XL? And were the PSS made in 2012 different to those made now? Show less
April 25, 2016
The performance of the two tires will be very similar, the 235 might be a little stronger on the sidewall, but as it has a little more sidewall it will balance out. There's every chance the PSS will have gone through minor updates since 2012, and has now been discontinued in 235/40 R18. Michelin would recommend you try the Pilot Sport 4 instead.
Across 133 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is widely praised as a top-tier summer UHP tire with exceptional dry grip, sharp steering feel, and strong high-speed stability, often transforming cars compared with OEM fitments. Many drivers also report surprisingly capable wet performance for a summer tire and very good tread life when aligned and used in suitable temperatures. The most consistent drawbacks are increased road noise and a noticeable drop in traction/feel in cold and damp conditions, making it less ideal for UK/Scandinavian climates. Price is also commonly noted as high, though many feel the performance justifies it.
What owners mention most counted across 127 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 148 ratings
Owner score86%
Dry Grip94%
Road Feedback89%
Handling86%
Wet Grip83%
Wear82%
Comfort81%
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Most helpful 76%
“I brought a second hand BMW 335i with new PSS * at all corners. 225/40 R18 & 255/35 R18 Dry handling is very good, good grip and even better once up to temperature. Wet handling, is a no. Traction control kicks-in too...”
“These tires are designed for the newer M3/M4/M5, all of which I've driven on this tire and liked. However, after putting a set on my e92 M3 (2010 Competition Pack) I could not believe how much worse the car felt than on...”
“Michelin Pilot Super Sport, below 3mm tread depth left My point is to agree with Michelin about no need to rush to change tires with the tread depth of 3mm and less. I have not noticed any dramatic changes in wet grip...”
I brought a second hand BMW 335i with new PSS * at all corners.
225/40 R18 & 255/35 R18
Dry handling is very good, good grip and even better once up to temperature.
Wet handling, is a no. Traction control kicks-in too often, understeer is never far either. And I nearly lost the rear once in a normal curve at normal speed, the ESP saved me.
Aquaplaning seams to arrive fast as well.
Wear is good, I'm not an aggressive driver. Front tires are still very fine. Rear have maybe 35% left after 40000km.
For the Noise, I have nothing to compare with. Same for comfort. But my winter tires are more comfy (Gislaved Eurofrost).
I'll choose something different next time as in Belgium we have quite some rainy days.
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Ran the PSS on my BMW 325i from 2014 to 2024 (!), they managed just above 50 000km/31 000 miles still having about 3mm of tread left driven on Swedish relatively rough asphalt. Some slight dry cracks appearing. Square setup on 8,5x19" and rotated them about 4 times. Ran about 2,8-3,2 Bars of pressure.
Great steering feel and (specially when worn down a bit), very good grip but a little high in road noise and bouncy ride on uneven surfaces. Didnt seem to aquaplan that easily, but wet grip was a little lacking (never felt dangerous). Suprisingly good below freezing (dry) ambient temp. Seemed to last forever! Pretty good rim protection as well.
Replaced by PS5 on 2024 on same wheels, same dimension for better comfort and looks (lol).
I had these tires before replacing them with michelin ps4s. Honestly, I liked the PSS better. It's barely noticeable but it's there. I felt like the PSS was just more direct, more responsive, I don't know exactly how to describe it. The ps4s is an amazing tire too, dont get me wrong. However, just like all michelin tires I've owned over the years, by the sixth year, the PSS had developed cracks even though the car was parked indoor in a garage. I had the PSS for a little over 9 years, and once I dismounted them, I noticed the inside was almost completely torn. Still better than my ps4, which suffered from the same fate after only 6 years, but it's pretty scary. Michelin claimed their tires can last 10 years, but I never got to the 10th year, especially if the car is driven daily. I still had lots of tread left on my PSS, so I guess in terms of wear it was pretty good. Much, much better than my old PS2, which was almost completely bald after only 4 years. Overall, the PSS is an excellent tire.
Hello, I'm running 205/45 R17 88Y BMW-spec (star mark) PSS on my 2012 Mini Cooper R56 LCI. Contrary to my HN-spec PSS I run on my GTI this BMW-spec PSS performs great under almost all conditions, even in the rain and below +10 to 15°C (where the HN suffers). Actually it feels very much like what I'd expect from a PS4. This spec PSS has been tailored to the 2012 R56 GP as a more wet weather-friendly alternative to the Kumho V70 semislicks. The PSS has been a no-cost factory option for the GP at that time. As the PSS is well known for market-leading braking performance I'd expect the Mini to attain shorter braking distances than it did in contemporary reviews with the tires factory fitted at that time. This PSS is quite wide and thus provides good rim protection for a stock 7.0Jx17 wheel, actually these tires do look wide on stock 7,0Jx17 wheels (perhaps because the GP wheel is 7.5" wide). However they don't feel as stiff as the runflats our Mini came with from factory, so ride comfort is clearly superior (actually ride comfort was unbearable with runflats which was the reason to ditch the runflats prematurely). On the other hand high-speed cornering (>100 km/h) stability just isn't as good as with Conti SC3 runflats, however that's what you'd expect from a less stiff tire. It's also stunningly quiet and wear is good too. After roughly 25.000 km/15.000 mls they lost about 25 percent of their tread depth and that includes some spirited driving and elevated Autobahn speeds. Anyhow, I'd still recommend this tire for any R50-R59 and F55-F57 Mini running 17" wheels and as an alternative to Michelin's PS4 and PS5, Goodyears Eage F1 Asymmetric 5/6, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and similar as this PSS seems to be the only non-runflat tire actually specifically designed for Minis in this 205/45 R17 size. Lastly, one hint: Don't follow the exaggerated tire pressure recommendations Mini suggested from 2011 on, driven by BMW's attempt to reduce rolling resistance and enhance fuel economy. As vehicle weight, performance and suspension geometry remained the same, stay with BMW/Mini's recommendation up to 2010, so 2,2 bar/32 PSI is just fine in case of a R56 Mini One or Cooper. It rides better and it grips better. This is in line with Continental's and Michelin's recommendations.
I'm running the same HN-spec 225/40 R18 PSS as the guy who reviewed the PSS on May 24, 2018 on a similar car (MQB platform, but GTI Performance instead of a Cupra ST) and I have to agree with almost everything he said. This HN-spec PSS tailored to the Hyundai i30N seems a bit special in particular when compared to the 205/45 R17 BMW-spec PSS I'm running on my Mini Cooper (which I have zero complaints about). While dry grip and steering feel are good, perhaps very good and even road manners are excellent (albeit a tad stiff) it sadly isn't as good in the rain compared to the BMW-spec (star mark) PSS. Actually it's very poor in the wet in particular when cold. I'm happy I don't need to run it through the winter season, since I have a set of 225/45 R17 CC+ for the colder half of the year. The CC+ is much better in wet/cold conditions as I experience every year just before and after I swap the tires in October/November. Back then I should have gone for one of the BMW-spec PSS 225/40 R18 probably the 92Y (Mini Clubman JCW) or the 88Y (M135/140i). Rim protection is also poor on the HN-spec PSS. This is a very narrow tire looking small even on 7,5Jx18 stock wheels. My Mini Cooper's 205/45 PSS do look wide on stock 7,0Jx17 wheels. Anyhow, meanwhile the PS4S is finally available in Europe in 225/40 R18 and 235/40 R18. Or should I say it's "unavailable"? Sadly it's on backorder, I'm still waiting for 10 weeks now. I very much hope it'll be noticeably better in the wet and as good as the PSS in the dry.
These tires are great if its warm and dry, but there is very little grip if its cold and/or wet. I would not recommend them for use in Scandinavia but they would be great for use in southern europe.
I have traction issue at full throttle even with 4WD (430PS 650NM) if the tire is below 15 degree celsius.
I have no traction issue with my winters Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 at any temperature even in the wet.
Had these star rated Supersports on my used M140i bought at 12k, milage now sits at 21k.
Dry grip. Good once warmed up, they grip the road well. However anything under say 15c you notice the grip level falling away.
Wet. Not the best easy to spin the rears even in 4th gear traction will cut in.
Feedback. They are progressive and do let you know what's going on in the dry, wet and cold not so much.
Wear. Great milage, I expect the rear's to last 23K even with my somewhat heavy right foot, fronts 30k.
By again? No I just don't think they are suited to UK climate. Will probably try PS4 next a little softer but with better wet performance.
OEM on my M3 CS, replaced them after 2000 km with Cup 2 tires.
Very good in wet, not so good on the track, where they are prone to overheating and the resulting understeer.
But they get good MPG, very comfortable and if you don't plan on doing track days with your sports car, choose them over the Cup 2 or 4S.
They might not have those high limits, but they have enough and they approach them with ease and plenty of feedback where the point of no return is. Also, nice road feed back.
