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Pilot^® Sport 3
Ultra-High Performance Sport
Summer Tire
Tuned to be original equipment on ultra-high performance vehicles such as the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi A5. Delivers outstanding balance of long tread life and enhanced fuel efficiency.
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Benefits of Michelin
- Outstanding wet performance.
- The choice of top sports car manufacturers.2
- Outstanding wet performance.
  Engineered to excel in wet conditions with the ability to both hold curves without slipping and brake shorter.1
- The choice of top sports car manufacturers.2
  Popular with ultra-high performance car enthusiasts demanding precise steering response.
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Michelin Performance Rating:
- 8
  Wear Life
- 9
  Fuel Efficiency
- 8
  Handling
- 8
  Braking
- 8
  Comfort
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Tire Warranties:
See warranty section below for information.

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Warranties (2 Warranties)Back to Top

20,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty
Pilot® Sport 3 tires carry a 20,000 mile limited warranty in addition to the standard materials and workmanship warranty for treadwear or mileage.
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Available on:
Pilot® Sport 3
Speed Rating: [V]

* Mileage Warranty Exceptions

Split fitments - If your vehicle has tires of different sizes on the front versus the rear axles, your tires cannot be rotated as recommended. Therefore, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire line.
ZP (Zero Pressure) tires - The maximum mileage warranty for ZP tires is 30,000 miles.

Standard Limited Warranty <br/>(All Michelin® Tires)
All Michelin® tires have a Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty, which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. See warranty for details
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User Tire Reviews & RatingsBack to Top

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Pilot Sport 3

4.1

(based on 28 reviews)

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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- Wear-Life:
- Excellent (11), Good (6), Very good (6), Below average (4)
- Fuel Efficiency:
- Excellent (10), Very good (7), Good (6)
- Handling:
- Excellent (18), Good (6), Very good (3)
- Braking:
- Excellent (18), Good (5), Very good (3)
- Comfort:
- Excellent (15), Good (6), Very good (5)

Reviewed by 28 customers

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5/6/2013

1.0

Horrible tread ware!

By Mr. trout

from USA

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Comments about Pilot Sport 3:

We wanted a quiet ride for Mercedes CLS. Ride was quiet and comfortable, but we only got 16K miles on the rear tires. Fronts still have plenty of tread. Had the wheels aligned when all four tires were installed. Rear tire pressure 32 lbs when warm. We are long time Michelin customer and we are VERY disappointed in this tire. Never again.

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4/21/2013

5.0

Great quiet tire

By Big Papa

from USA

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Comments about Pilot Sport 3:

Just bought a set for my Lexus IS300 and love them! Handles great and super quiet! I wish I would have got them sooner! I highly recommend these tires.

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3/24/2013

2.0

Would Not Recommend This Tire

By Mike

from USA

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Comments about Pilot Sport 3:

Please be aware of the tread wear and life of this tire that is not going to surpass 20k miles even with perfect tire pressure and front end alignment. The compound is very soft on this performance tire and most people will find the life short in my opinion.

If you use a good synthetic oil, you will get two oil changes and then you will need a a new set of tires that is going to likely cost over $1k dollars!!!!! Buyer beware!!!!

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Tech Specs (1 part numbers)Back to Top

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Part numbers	Tire Size, Load Index & Speed Rating	MSRP $ (PER TIRE)
04531	215/45R16/XL 90 V	$212

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Mileage Warranty

OE Marking

OE Code

Sidewall

UTQG Treadwear, UTQG Traction, UTQG Temp

Rim Width Range
(Min/Max)

Section Width on Measuring Rim Width

Overall Diameter

revs/mi

Tread Depth
(in 32nds)

Eco Feature

Max Load, Single
(lb @ PSI)

Tire Weight

20,000 Mile

AO

AU

BSW

320 AA A

7" - 8"

8.4" on 7"

23.6

881

9.5

Green X

1323@50

19

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1 Tests conducted in 2009 by Germany's independent TÜV SÜD Automotive centre using 245/40ZR18 Y tires. Compared with the MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2 tire.

2 The MICHELIN Pilot Sport range is certified for use on more than 200 Original Equipment models.

The sizes and/or speed ratings listed may vary slightly from the specified OE size shown on the vehicle placard. Your local Tire Dealer, as a trained professional, will provide the required assistance to install the tire listed by: 1. Notifying the owner if the replacement tires are different in speed rating than the OE tires and the maximum speed capability of the vehicle is limited to the lower speed rated tires. 2. Determine if any inflation pressure adjustments are necessary with the alternate listed size.

OE [Vehicle Manufacturer] Sidewall Marking: AO=Audi, MO/MO1=Mercendes-Benz
OE Code [Original Equipment Key]: H=Honda, F=Ford, AU=Audi, MB=Mercedes-Benz

Figures on chart represent estimated calculations.

XL = Extra Load

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is for a tire only (i.e., excluding services such as mounting, balancing and tire disposal) and is applicable for the contiguous United States. Actual pricing may vary based on retailer, region, tire size and other factors. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Please check with your local Michelin tire dealer for pricing near you.

>> The sizes shown are average design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/-3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/-4% of the section width.
>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.
>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.

WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.

DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.

Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.

For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.

For speeds over 160km/h (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.

W-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 118 124 130 136 143 149 155 161 168
Inflation Increase (psi) 0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Load Capacity (% of max) 100 100 100 100 100 100 95 90 85

Y-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 118 124 130 136 143 149 155 161 168 174 180 186
Inflation Increase (psi) 0 0 0 0 1.5 3 4.5 6 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Load Capacity (% of max) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 95 90 85

(Y)-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 118 124 130 136 143 149 155 161 168 174 180 186
Inflation Increase (psi) 0 0 0 0 1.5 3 4.5 6 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Load Capacity (% of max) 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 95 90 85

For speeds above 186 mph (300 kph), consult your vehicle manufacturer and tire dealer.