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Michelin Pilot Road 2 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Super Sport leads, 76–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 79 · 1,506 reviews
“Swapped out the 6+ year old Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires for some Kumho Ecsta Sports… Bought my NC2 in April 2025. It came with Michelin Pilot Super Sports made in late 2018/early 2019. Previous owner didn't drive much, so they had plenty of tread. Figured I'd run them for another year before I replaced them. They handled great and I put ~6,000 miles on them in the 13 months I've owned the car. I could tell they rode a little bit hard and recently, the tread blocks on the outside edge of the tires started cracking. So, I replaced them with the new Kumho Ecsta Sport tires in the factory 205/45/17 size. I don't track or autocross the car, so OEM size is good for me… I only drove it straight home from Discount Tire, so I haven't really put these thru their paces. So far, they ride a lot better and seem to have better grip than the old Super Sports that were on the car (not sure if that's because they're so new and the Michelin's were old or what…). They seem quieter than the Michelins and the steering feel is different, but I can't really quantify how it feels it with words, sorry! I should wash my car this weekend and shine these new shoes up :-)”
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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75
Dry
Pilot Super Sport +883Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 78 88 -
72
Wet
Pilot Super Sport +375Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 73 79 -
71
Comfort
Pilot Super Sport +172Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Reviews found online 74 75 -
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Noise
No comparison71Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Reviews found online – 75 -
71
Treadwear
Pilot Road 2 +269Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Reviews found online 75 70 -
75
Handling
Pilot Super Sport +681Why this score
Source Pilot Road 2 Pilot Super Sport Reviews found online 75 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Road 2 | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 76 |
| Dry | 75 | 83 |
| Wet | 72 | 75 |
| Comfort | 71 | 72 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling | 75 | 81 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Pilot Road 2
76
/ 100
Pilot Super Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Road 2
Pros
- Outstanding dry and wet grip across various riding conditions
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage before squaring off
- Predictable handling and confidence-inspiring feedback
Cons
- Poor grip and sliding tendencies when cold (especially below 5 degrees Celsius)
- Prone to overheating and declining performance during track days
- Front tire can generate noticeable noise on rough road surfaces
Tire B Pilot Super Sport
Pros
- Phenomenal dry grip and cornering stability
- Precise steering response and excellent road feedback
- Better-than-expected tread wear and mileage for a performance tire
Cons
- Reduced grip and traction in cold weather (below 15°C)
- Mediocre performance and tendency to aquaplane when tread wears down in heavy rain
- High price point compared to some alternatives
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Pilot Road 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is widely praised by the automotive community for its exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and overall performance as a high-performance summer tire. While some users note limitations in cold or snowy weather and occasional concerns regarding tread life or aging cracks, most enthusiasts consider them a benchmark daily driver and street performance tire.
r/GolfGTI
·3 upvotes ·2018-03-23
“12k on two consecutive sets of PSS. Stage 2 MK6 (285whp/325wtq), drive fairly aggressively, an odd track day or two here and there, full suspension but run aggressive alignment settings. No abnormaly quick wear in any one spot, they just look like racing slicks when I’m done. If you can afford it, they are well worth the $$. Other tires may come close in performance, but for daily use, can’t beat the comfort of the PSS”
r/ft86
·2 upvotes ·2016-04-18
“Yes, you just have to drive the car harder/faster to get tail happy. They are noticeably stickier. Accelerating from a stop is faster and every corner can be taken faster. I can now go 65mph with PSS on a certain curvy road that I could max out about 55mph on the Primacys.”
r/cars
·40 upvotes ·2017-07-04
“They weren't kidding about Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They're way grippier than the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires that were rated #2 after the Super Sports on tirerack.com. I had a 2009 GTI with 225 width ExtremeContacts and now I have a 2016 with 235 width Super Sports. The difference is not subtle. Now, both have been gently upgraded to the Pilot Sport 4 S, and the ExtremeContact Sport. The only two max performance summer tires with a tread life warranty. 30k miles on square stance cars where you rotate them properly, and 15k on staggered.”
Top themes
#exceptional dry and wet grip#handling and cornering performance#tread life and longevity#comparison to ps4s#cold weather and snow limitations#road noise and ride comfort
Based on 60 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Road 2 | B · Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Road 2
76
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Winner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 83 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 81 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Super Sport scores 75 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Road 2
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Super Sport
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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.