Summer tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 review

Name: Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Brand: Michelin

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 69 · 6 reviews analysed

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The Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 is widely regarded as a high-performing tire that offers excellent dry handling and comfort, particularly when replacing factory-fitted run-flat tires. While users praise its initial performance and progressive handling characteristics, there is a consensus that its performance diminishes significantly as the tread compound ages and wears.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

69/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 77%

Dry

Overall dry

72.7

Corner stability

70.4

Dry traction

72.4

Steering response

68.6

Wet

Overall wet

68.9

Hydroplaning resistance

73.3

Wet traction

69.8

Snow & ice

Light snow

66.5

Heavy snow

63.5

Comfort

Overall comfort

68.4

Ride comfort

69.3

Noise

Overall noise

69.6

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

65.5

Handling

Overall handling

70.8

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Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
175/60 R13	Amazon
175/65 R13	Amazon
185/60 R13	Amazon
195/55 R13	Amazon
165/60 R14	Amazon
175/60 R14	Amazon
185/55 R14	Amazon
185/55 R15	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.

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
Strong initial performance across various driving environments

Cons

Noticeable decline in traction as the tire ages
Premium price point compared to competitors
Average wet weather performance in challenging conditions
Compound may harden or lose grip before reaching the legal tread wear limit

Worth knowing

Mini Cooper owners report a significant upgrade in driving dynamics when switching from factory run-flat tires to the PE2.
Small hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta benefit from the tire's versatility, though performance consistency in wet, oily road conditions is noted as average.