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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
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Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

Summer
Premium
8.5 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 16 available sizes from R17 to R21. EU label data is mostly wet grip C and rolling resistance D.

1 Tests Price from: £204 16 Sizes
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Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
PirelliPremium
P Zero Trofeo R
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
GoodYearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry handling
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Wet handling, Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
NankangBudget
Sportnex AR-1
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Surprisingly high wet grip potential for a cup tire, offering good traction in wet conditions.

Very precise handling and confidence-inspiring driving characteristics at sporty, dynamic speeds.

Weaknesses

Longer braking distances at typical everyday temperatures.

Pronounced sensitivity to load changes, resulting in strong oversteer on wet surfaces.

Weak ride comfort.

History

Pilot Sport CUP 22017–20267.9Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect20228.5
2022

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect was launched and replaced Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2.

2022
1× Tested
Sportauto235/35 R19#3Very good
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Sizes (16)

205/50 R17

1 Variants

93YXL
215/45 R17From £207

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91YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£207
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225/45 R17From £206

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94YXL
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255/40 R17From £253

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98YXL.
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Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 1× By professional organizations

●Very good1× (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect made?
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France.

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