Summer tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot Street review

Name: Michelin Pilot Street
Brand: Michelin

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 47 · 22 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Street has a Relative Score of 53 out of 100 among summer tires. 22 owner reviews rate it 47 out of 100. 49% 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

47/100

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

Would buy again 49%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

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Overall handling

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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.