Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot Road 3 review

Name: Michelin Pilot Road 3
Brand: Michelin

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 98% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 88 · 22 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Road 3 has a Relative Score of 82 out of 100 among summer tires. 22 owner reviews rate it 88 out of 100. 92% would buy it again.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

88/100

From 22 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 92%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot Road 3 is widely praised by motorcyclists for its exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring performance in wet, adverse, and dry weather conditions. While most riders commend its longevity and balanced handling compared to predecessor models, opinions on tread life and braking feedback remain somewhat mixed depending on riding style and bike weight.

Pros

Outstanding wet-weather traction and cornering grip
Confident performance and stability across varied road conditions
Improved steering agility and handling compared to older models
Impressive longevity and high mileage capability for many commuters and tourers

Cons

Shorter tread life reported by aggressive riders
Occasional complaints regarding vague front-end feedback or light steering feel
Higher price point noted by some users
Firm ride quality and noticeable road noise

Worth knowing

Heavier sport-touring bikes and high-powered machines (such as the Hayabusa, Kawasaki SX 1000, and BMW K1200GT) benefit significantly from the tire's wet grip and stability.
Commuters report excellent mileage spanning upwards of 13,000 to 18,000 miles, balancing motorway and town riding.
Lighter or naked bikes (like the Yamaha MT07 and Street Triple) may experience slightly less sporty feedback or require adjustments to tire pressure to generate adequate heat.