Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 10 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 vs Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 — 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 69 · 6 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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70
Dry
Pilot Exalto PE2 +171Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 72 73 -
70
Wet
Pilot Sport 3 +169Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 71 69 -
65
Comfort
Pilot Exalto PE2 +469Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 61 68 -
65
Noise
Pilot Exalto PE2 +368Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 62 70 -
61
Treadwear
Pilot Exalto PE2 +566Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 58 66 -
65
Handling
Pilot Exalto PE2 +671Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Pilot Exalto PE2 Reviews found online 65 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 69 |
| Dry | 70 | 71 |
| Wet | 70 | 69 |
| Comfort | 65 | 69 |
| Noise | 65 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 66 |
| Handling | 65 | 71 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Pilot Sport 3
69
/ 100
Pilot Exalto PE2
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 3
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | B · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 10 | 10 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 13″ – 15″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
69
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Winner: Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
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You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 66 vs 61 on treadwear.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
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You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 68 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
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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.