The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is an ultra-high performance summer tyre born directly from endurance racing, drawing on the engineering that delivered 13 consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Originally introduced as original equipment on the Ferrari 599 GTO and subsequently adopted across the most demanding performance vehicle platforms from Porsche, BMW M, and Ferrari, it represents Michelin's commitment to delivering the ultimate street driving experience without compromising longevity.
Three race-derived technologies are uniquely combined: the Twaron fibre belt, the Bi-Compound tread, and Variable Contact Patch 2.0, both the latter of which were derived from innovations validated in endurance racing. The result is up to 12 percent better handling and up to twice the longevity of leading competitors. The Twaron cord, wound using Michelin's FAZ Technology at zero degrees around the circumference, provides lightweight high-strength reinforcement over the steel belts to enhance high-speed handling, wear, and durability, while the asymmetric Bi-Compound tray delivers dry grip from the outer zone and wet traction from the inner silica-rich zone. Backed by a 30,000-mile warranty, the Pilot Super Sport remains one of the benchmark ultra-high performance summer tyres in the world.
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Not intended for: Cold weather, winter, or all-season use
Twaron fibre belt with FAZ Technology: A lightweight but exceptionally strong Twaron aramid cord is wound spirally at zero degrees around the circumference using Michelin's FAZ (Filament At Zero Degrees) method, reinforcing the steel belts with precision tension. Enhanced high-speed stability and structural integrity that holds the tread flat against the road at extreme speeds, contributing to both handling and tread longevity.
Bi-Compound asymmetric tread: Two different rubber compounds are combined in a single tread, with a dry-grip-focused compound on the outer shoulder and a silica-rich wet compound on the inner tread zone. Outstanding dry cornering grip and strong wet braking performance from one tyre, using the same race-derived dual-compound principle that proved decisive at Le Mans.
Variable Contact Patch 2.0: The tread profile is computer-optimised to maintain the ideal contact patch shape under the real-world loads of acceleration, braking, and cornering. Up to 12 percent better handling than leading competitors and more even tread wear across the tyre's service life, delivering exceptional longevity by UHP standards.
Race-proven endurance compound: The tread compound formulation is drawn from the same development programme that produced winning race tyres at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Sebring 12 Hours, and Petit Le Mans. Consistent high-grip performance across a wide range of driving intensities, from cold morning starts through to sustained track-pace driving.
30,000-mile tread life warranty: Michelin backs the Pilot Super Sport with a mileage warranty that is exceptional for an ultra-high performance summer tyre, reflecting the compound's longevity credentials. A UHP tyre that lasts significantly longer than many competitors in its class, reducing the total cost of ownership for drivers covering meaningful road mileage.
