Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
Brand: Michelin
Availability: InStock
Rating: 79 (2 reviews)

Summer

Price from: £159 54 Sizes

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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2

Summer

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7.9 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 placed #4 out of 8 in TYRE REVIEWS 2026 (235/35 R19). Our database lists 54 sizes, from R17 to R21.

2 Tests Price from: £159 54 Sizes

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This tyre

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9

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Eagle F1 Supersport

8.1

Better at: Comfort, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling

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Ventus S1 evo Z K129

6.1

Better at: Wet braking, Comfort

Worse at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance

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SportContact 7

10.0

Better at: Wet braking, Comfort

Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise

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Pilot Sport 4 S

9.6

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

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P Zero R

9.8

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

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Potenza Sport Evo

9.3

Better at: Comfort, Wet braking

Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance

Upper-middle

Azenis RS820

4.4

Better at: Comfort, Wet braking

Worse at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance

B

G866

Better at: Comfort, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling

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P Zero (PZ5)

8.8

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P ZERO PZ4

8.9

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Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

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Ventus Evo

9.9

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Turanza T005

8.8

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Pilot Sport 5

9.4

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding dry handling performance with sharp steering response.

Lowest noise level among tested tires (71.3 dB) for a quiet ride.

Good rolling resistance, contributing to better fuel efficiency.

Weaknesses

Limited grip on wet surfaces, especially in standing water.

Firm ride quality resulting in reduced comfort.

Reduced suitability for cold weather conditions.

Reviews

8.5

29 Reviews

Customers like

Excellent dry grip14×

Strong track performance8×

Precise steering and feedback6×

Stable, predictable handling5×

Usable wet-road grip with caution5×

Customers don't like

Needs heat to deliver full grip6×

Limited wet and cold performance4×

Rapid wear under demanding use3×

Picks up and throws road debris2×

History

Pilot Sport CUP 22017–20267.9Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect20228.5

2017

1× Tested

SportAuto225/40 R18#3Recommended

2022

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 got replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

2026

1× Tested

TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended

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Tests (2)

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2 Tests 2× Recommended

Summer

235/35 R19

#4 Of 8 Tyres

TYRE REVIEWS2026

4thRecommended

Toyota GR Supra

1.Pirelli P Zero RTest winner

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3.Continental SportContact 7Recommended

4.Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Recommended

Summer

225/40 R18

#3 Of 3 Tyres

SportAuto2017

3rdRecommended

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Sizes (54)

Width:

215/45 R17

1 Variants

91Y

225/45 R17

1 Variants

94Y

255/40 R17

1 Variants

98Y

Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations