MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
High performance tires designed to enhance your driving experience: performance, control and grip, in any conditions
Ultimate track performance made to last.
The MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R track tyre is engineered for ultra-high performance of sport and hypersport cars, smashing lap times(1).
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Key benefits for MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyre
Ultimate track tyre for best lap times(1).
The MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R semi-slick sport tyre brings you hypersport power and performance equivalent to +150hp(2), now that's power you can rely on. With MICHELIN's exclusive motorsport compound, the tyre delivers the best lap times saving 0.5 seconds per kilometer on the racetrack(1). Choose a premium tyre and experience the exhilaration of smashing your personal best.
MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R TYRE REVIEW
There are 4 reviews of the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
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Posted on 28 April 2025 by Brian
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The best tyre money can buy!
These tyres are absolutely great on the track and road. Perfect in the dry and perfect in the wet. I’ve always used Michelin and will continue to do so.
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Vehicle: Renault Megane RS
Purchase date: 01/03/25
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Posted on 12 September 2023 by Anonymous
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Best performance
Strong and long lasting high performance.
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Purchase date: 26/07/23
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Posted on 12 September 2023 by Anonymous
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Excellent for road and track
Great on both road and track, need for extreme care on wet tarmac.
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Purchase date: 14/01/20
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Posted on 26 April 2021 by Anonymous
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Race Day on a Porsche GT3 With Cup 2 R
Incredible Results on the race day we almost a whole second faster just by swap from cup 2 to Cup 2 R Little tricky to set the right pressure and temperatures but finally we do it right. and very satisfy with the tires.
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1 - lap time - Internal Study in Nardo conducted by Michelin, in January 2018, on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS on dimensions 265/35-20 on front axle & 325/30-21 on rear axle, measured -2.9sec/lap vs MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2. Total track length is 6.277 km.2 - horse power gain equivalence - Based on internal simulation which integrates the vehicle’s power, the vehicle mass, aerodynamic characteristics, the grip performance of the tyres and the circuit track. Equivalent to +150hp on a 520hp powered vehicle.3 - increased contact patch - Internal study vs. predecessor MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0 in 265/35R20 and 325/35R21.4 - lap time records, best lap times - September 2017 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER)MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:47,3 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS. April 2018 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:56,4 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS. October 2018 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:40,33 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS (Manthey Racing). March 2019 Road Atlanta (USA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 1:24,88 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS. April 2019 Road America (USA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:15,17 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS. October 2019 Shanghai International circuit (CHINA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:20,324 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS. October 2019 Beijing Goldenport circuit (CHINA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 1:09,459 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS. April 2019 Istanbul Park F1 circuit (TURKEY) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:06,856 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS. The images presented are provided for reference purposes only and do not constitute a contractual representation. They are used for illustration purposes and do not guarantee the exact conformity of the products or services offered.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 & MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect* are semi slick track tyres optimized for dry track use. The ultimate version MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R is optimized for extreme dry performance on race tracks.
- On wet tracks or roads semi slick tyres, and especially in a worn state, can be highly impacted by aquaplaning phenomena. Drive carefully and with reduced speeds on wet roads. Make sure as well that the vehicle assistance systems are switched on. However, these tyres meet the legal requirements for use on the public highway and open roads of the countries where it is distributed.
- For track and road handling reasons, the fitting of a set of four tyres is strongly advised.
- Complementary information for the use of MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyre: as a special tyre for extreme dry conditions, MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R requires a warm-up phase, comparable with racing tyres to ensure to reach his optimal performances. It’s also recommended to use MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyre at minimum ambient temperature of 20°C.