PILOT · SUPER SPORT
Pilot Super SportSupercar sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's track-bred sport tire for supercars and high-performance tuned cars, with precise dry handling and good wet grip.
- Type
- Supercar sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 18–23 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Successor
- Pilot Sport 4S
1 size in stock, 18-inch
Summary
Pilot Super Sport is Michelin's high-performance sport tire designed for supercars and high-performance tuned cars, focused on dry handling and wet grip with Bi-Compound technology from endurance racing. It was developed with carmakers such as Porsche, Ferrari and BMW M. Michelin now has a successor, the Pilot Sport 4S, but carmaker-approved sizes are still sold. Michelin Thailand's website lists more than 30 sizes, 18–23 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire (summer tire) for supercars and tuned cars |
| Successor | Pilot Sport 4S (launched 2017) |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 30+ sizes, 18–23 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand's website) |
| Carmaker-approved sizes | e.g. BMW (*), Mercedes-Benz (MO), Mercedes-AMG (MO1), Porsche (N0), Ferrari (K1, K3) |
| Records | Michelin says it was used to set 6 Guinness World Records with the Koenigsegg Agera R |
| Electric vehicles | Suitable for EVs |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | 255/40ZR18 (95Y) ★: energy efficiency D · wet grip A · noise 71 dB (other sizes wet grip A–C, noise 71–75 dB) |
| Brand | Michelin, France (founded 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Supercars and high-performance sports cars on 18–23 inch tires
- Cars that use carmaker-approved tire sizes, such as BMW (*) and Porsche (N0)
- High-performance tuned cars focused on dry handling and occasional track driving
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport good?
Yes, for supercars and high-performance cars. Michelin Thailand says it set the fastest dry lap time in TÜV SÜD tests in 2010 against the average of leading competitors, and carmakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Ferrari approve it in many sizes.
Pilot Super Sport vs Pilot Sport 4S: what's the difference?
The Pilot Sport 4S is the newer model. Michelin launched it as the successor to the Pilot Super Sport in 2017, but the Pilot Super Sport is still sold in carmaker-approved sizes. If your car's original size has an approval marking, such as * for BMW or N0 for Porsche, you can stay with the original tire.
Can the Pilot Super Sport be used on EVs?
Yes. Michelin Thailand says the Pilot Super Sport is suitable for electric vehicles.
What cars is the Pilot Super Sport for?
Supercars and high-performance tuned cars. Michelin says it was designed for premium sports carmakers such as Porsche, Ferrari and Mercedes, in 18–23 inch sizes.
How did it do in independent tests?
Strong on dry roads, but behind rivals in the wet. Sport Auto 2011 (245/40 R18) ranked it 1st of 7, praising precise steering and lap times that held up over many laps. Auto Bild Sportscars 2016 (255/35 R20) placed it 3rd of 6 with "gut" (good), praising steering response and dry braking but criticizing its hydroplaning. These were European tests with European-market sizes.
What warranty does the Pilot Super Sport have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Pilot Super Sport installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Michelin Thailand — Pilot Super Sport · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Super Sport · Michelin — Pilot Sport 4S launch, successor to the Pilot Super Sport (2017) · EU EPREL — Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR18 (95Y) ★ · Tyre Reviews — 2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test · Tyre Reviews — 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · Tyre Reviews — Michelin Pilot Super Sport Test Results · MICHELIN Guide — history of Michelin (Clermont-Ferrand, 1889)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Pilot Super Sport?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.