Michelin Pilot Street review
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The Michelin Pilot Street receives a polarized reception, with users generally finding them adequate for casual, dry-weather riding but expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While some riders appreciate the value and longevity, a substantial portion of the user base reports unpredictable traction and poor confidence in rain, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
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
52/100From 22 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Pilot Street receives a polarized reception, with users generally finding them adequate for casual, dry-weather riding but expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While some riders appreciate the value and longevity, a substantial portion of the user base reports unpredictable traction and poor confidence in rain, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Acceptable grip levels in warm, dry conditions
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio for budget-conscious riders
- Good aesthetic profile and durability for some specific small-displacement motorcycles
Cons
- Extremely poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality, including reports of misshapen tires and vibrations
- Vague road feedback and lack of rider confidence during cornering
- Disappointing tread life for a significant number of users
Worth knowing
- Users on small-displacement bikes like the Ninja 250 reported varied experiences, with some noting excellent longevity while others experienced sudden loss of traction.
- Riders of 125cc-class motorcycles noted that the Pilot Street felt less confidence-inspiring than narrower, smaller-diameter tires from other brands.
- Scooter riders reported issues with rear-end grip during sharp cornering, leading many to switch to alternative brands for better stability.
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