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Pilot Sport
The second generation of the Michelin Pilot Sport has a champion pedigree. Engineered with state-of-the-art performance architecture, delivering precision handling and stability from 0 to over 300km/h, with one of the quietest rides in its class.
Race bred capabilities
Race proven tread compounds
High-speed cornering precision
All weather control
Quiet ride
Rim protection
Michelin Passenger Car Tyre Range Typical Vehicle Matches
Pilot Sport
Audi TT, A4, S4, A6, RS6, A8, S8
Mercedes-Benz C, E, S Class, SLK Roadster, SLR
BMW Z3, Z4, M3, M5, 3, 5, 7 Series
Honda Integra Type R, S2000, Honda NSX
Lexus GS430, GS300, IS200, IS300
Porsche 911, Carrera GT, Boxster
Nissan 350Z
Subaru WRX
Toyota Celica SX
and other suitable plus fitments
Race bred capabilities
Inheriting champion performance architecture, Pilot Sport has a stiffened tread area, ensuring less tyre deformation and a more stable tread pattern in contact with the road, essential for high velocity cornering. Even at speeds over 300km/h, Pilot Sport guarantees race bred precision and stability.

Race proven tread compounds
Pilot Sport’s dual compounds have evolved from decades of Michelin success in elite motorsport. State-of-the-art hybrid rubber compounds, different on each side of the tyre tread guarantee Pilot Sport delivers the ultimate grip required for superb handling, braking and acceleration in all conditions.

High-speed cornering precision
Two lightweight, nylon-reinforced, steel belts support Pilot Sport’s tread internally. They ensure precision handling by reducing tyre distortion at high speeds. Plus Pilot Sport’s Variable Contact Patch (VCP) with its race bred asymmetric tread pattern ensures the maximum amount of rubber is always in road contact for controlled, powerful cornering.

All weather control
Pilot Sport’s asymmetric tread profile is engineered for all weather performance. Its innovative design provides maximum water evacuation capabilities and supreme traction and braking. Experience unsurpassed wet and dry grip for ultra sports performance.

Quiet ride
Larger, variable tread blocks make contact with the road progressively which means less road noise, delivering the famous Michelin smooth, quiet ride.

Rim protection
Special rim protectors on the tyre’s sidewall create an extra sporty look. They also fend off road hazards, to protect your alloy wheels from kerb damage.
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Dimension Data
Size Load index Speed index Min. rim width (inch) Optimum rim width (inch) Max rim width (inch)
50 Series
235/50ZR18 97 Y 6.5 7.5 8.5
45 Series
225/45ZR17* 91 Y 7.0 7.5 8.5
245/45ZR17 95 Y 7.5 8.0 9.0
225/45ZR18   ZR 7.0 7.5 8.5
245/45ZR18 96 Y 7.5 8.0 9.0
245/45ZR18 100 Y 7.5 8.0 9.0
40 Series
235/40ZR17* 90 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
245/40ZR17* 91 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
225/40ZR18* 92 Y 7.5 8.0 9.0
235/40ZR18* 91 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
235/40ZR18* 95 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
245/40ZR18* 93 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
255/40ZR18   ZR 8.5 9.0 10.0
255/40ZR18* 99 Y 8.5 9.0 10.0
265/40ZR18 101 Y 9.0 9.5 10.5
265/40ZR18* 101 Y 9.0 9.5 10.5
275/40ZR18 99 Y 9.0 9.5 11.0
275/40ZR18* 99 Y 9.0 9.5 11.0
225/40ZR19* 93 Y 7.5 8.0 9.0
245/40ZR19* 98 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
35 Series
255/35ZR18* 94 Y 8.5 9.0 10.0
265/35ZR18* 97 Y 9.0 9.5 10.5
275/35ZR18* 95 Y 9.0 9.5 11.0
295/35ZR18   ZR 10.0 10.5 11.5
295/35ZR18* 99 Y 10.0 10.5 11.5
235/35ZR19* 87 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
245/35ZR19* 93 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
255/35ZR19* 96 Y 8.5 9.0 10.0
245/35ZR20* 95 Y 8.0 8.5 9.5
255/35ZR20* 97 Y 8.5 9.0 10.0
30 Series
285/30ZR18   ZR 10.0 10.5 11.0
295/30ZR18* 98 Y 10.0 10.5 11.0
315/30ZR18* 98 Y 10.5 11.0 11.5
295/30ZR19* 100 Y 10.0 10.5 11.0
285/30ZR20* 99 Y 9.5 10.0 10.5
* Denotes New Generation Pattern
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