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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R - Official Image

Across four summer-focused, track-oriented tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R delivers outstanding dry performance with frequent wins and near-best lap times, translating to an excellent average overall position of 1.5 and one Highly Recommended award. It consistently tops dry braking and dry handling, including long-run pace that remains competitive, indicating strong peak grip and robust thermal management for extended stints.
However, wet performance is a clear weakness, with repeated bottom-spot finishes and sizable gaps to the best, suggesting a narrow operating window optimized for dry track use over all-weather versatility. The tyre's results show a deliberate trade-off: exceptional dry lap-time capability at the cost of compromised wet braking and handling.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance (Braking and Handling) Strong
    • 1/3 dry braking and 1/3 dry handling in 2020 test vs Goodyear RS and Pirelli Trofeo R
    • 1/2 dry braking and 1/2 dry handling in 2020 Cup 2 vs Cup 2 R test
    • 2/6 dry handling (+0.3% from best) and 2/6 dry braking (+1.5%) in 2024 GT3 RS test
    • Subj. dry handling 1/3 and long-run 2/3 (+0.7%) in 2025 track/autocross test
  • Track Consistency / Long-Run Pace Moderate
    • Dry handling long run 2/6 (+2.7%) in 2024 GT3 RS test
    • Dry handling long run 2/3 (+0.7%) in 2025 test
  • Overall Competitiveness vs Elite Track Tyres Strong
    • Overall 1/3 in 2020 tri-test vs Goodyear RS and Pirelli Trofeo R
    • Overall 1/2 in 2020 Cup 2 vs Cup 2 R test
    • Overall 2/6 in 2024 GT3 RS multi-tyre test
    • Average overall position 1.5 with Highly Recommended (1)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance (Braking and Handling) Strong
    • Wet braking 2/3 (+19.7%) and wet handling 2/3 (+6.4%) in 2020 tri-test
    • Wet braking 2/2 (+17.2%) and wet handling 2/2 (+8.1%) in 2020 Cup 2 comparison
    • Wet braking 4/5 (+5.7%) and wet handling 5/5 (+6.5%) in 2024 GT3 RS test
  • Short-Course Autocross Agility Minor
    • Autocross dry handling 3/3 (+0.9%) in 2025 test
    • Dry handling lap 3/3 (+1%) in 2025 test
Performance Over Time

Test History

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Hoosier TrackAttack Pro vs Bridgestone Potenza RE71 RS Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Hoosier TrackAttack Pro

The Cup 2 R is the OE tyre, and as expected, it felt like the purest driving experience. It had loads of grip, the M3s front and rear worked beautifully together, the steering was fast, but it was ...
Strong:
Dry Handling Long Run, Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Dry Handling, Dry Handling - Autocross
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The BEST Track Day Tyres for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS

The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (N0) was a formidable contender in dry conditions, delivering blistering single-lap pace and precise handling. Drivers praised the Cup 2 R's immediate turn-in respo...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
Weak:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 VS Cup 2 R - Tested

2020

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R

2020

While the Cup 2 R is now equalled on first lap pace by the new Goodyear SuperSport RS, the longer run pace means its still the best in the category of extreme performance track tyres.
Strong:
Tyre Weight, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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