Summer tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot Sport review

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport
Brand: Michelin

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 83% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 74 · 43 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Sport has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among summer tires. 43 owner reviews rate it 74 out of 100. 76% 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

74/100

From 43 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 76%

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 43 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Pilot Sport generally receives positive feedback from drivers for its exceptional dry grip, precise steering response, and stiff sidewalls that enhance cornering capability. While most users appreciate its performance and respectable tread life for a high-performance tire, some note drawbacks including noticeable road noise, reduced grip when cold, and a relatively high price point.

Pros

Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
Stiff sidewalls providing sharp steering feedback and turn-in
Good wet weather performance and water channeling
Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics

Cons

Higher price point compared to competitors
Increased road noise, particularly on rough or chipped road surfaces
Subpar grip and traction when tires are cold
Rapid tread wear for some aggressive drivers or heavy vehicles

Worth knowing

Drivers with high-horsepower and front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive performance cars praised the high limits of dry and wet traction, though some noted quick wear on heavy front-end setups.
Owners of sports cars and grand tourers (such as Porsche 911 and BMW 3 Series) commented on the firm ride quality and noticeable road noise stemming from the stiff sidewalls.