Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 6 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Exalto PE2 leads, 69–66 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 10 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Pilot Exalto PE2 +170Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 73 72 -
69
Wet
Pilot Sport 3 +170Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 69 71 -
69
Comfort
Pilot Exalto PE2 +465Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 68 61 -
68
Noise
Pilot Exalto PE2 +365Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 70 62 -
66
Treadwear
Pilot Exalto PE2 +561Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 66 58 -
71
Handling
Pilot Exalto PE2 +665Why this score
Source Pilot Exalto PE2 Pilot Sport 3 Reviews found online 71 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 66 |
| Dry | 71 | 70 |
| Wet | 69 | 70 |
| Comfort | 69 | 65 |
| Noise | 68 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 61 |
| Handling | 71 | 65 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Pilot Exalto PE2
66
/ 100
Pilot Sport 3
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Exalto PE2
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and handling precision
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort compared to run-flat alternatives
- Predictable and progressive handling behavior in wet conditions
Cons
- Noticeable decline in traction as the tire ages
- Premium price point compared to competitors
- Average wet weather performance in challenging conditions
Tire B Pilot Sport 3
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 10 | 10 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 15″ | 15″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
66
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Winner: Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 66 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 68 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.