Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Michelin
Key benefits for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tire
Acclaimed by leading car manufacturers(1).
Experience driving pleasure with MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3. Acclaimed by world leading car manufacturers, such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Tesla, this MICHELIN summer tire features an asymmetric tread design for high levels of lateral grip. Feel the exhilaration of precision steering and handling and capture the joy of driving.
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Pilot Sport 3 TIRE REVIEW
There are 43 reviews for the Pilot Sport 3
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When asked, 93% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 43 reviews
Posted on March 15, 2025 by Jurgen
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Foodie rated Michelin
I chose the Michelin because I am a Foodie. Nice new rubber smell in my garage.
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Purchase date: 03/14/25
Posted on November 25, 2024 by tgbic
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Smooth Ride
We had another leading brand which were very noisy, these are very quiet and handle great!
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Purchase date: 06/26/24
Posted on September 25, 2024 by Spiderman3355
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Poor wear
I have 25k on them and they're at 4/32, last Michelins lasted 32k and were dry rotting(original tires on car). I'm done buying premium recommended tires.
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Purchase date: 09/01/20
Spiderman3355, we're sorry to read of your disappointment in the Pilot Sport 3 tires. 25k is not unusual mileage for an ultra high performance tire such as this. We recommend taking your vehicle to an authorized Michelin retailer, preferably the selling dealer, for an inspection of the tires. While you are there, call us at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri to that we can get the dealer's findings.
Michelin US
October 3, 2024
Posted on October 23, 2019 by Anonymous
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Good performance, good durability
Much better than OEM ContiContact Sport for both performance and durability.
Posted on: michelin.com
Thanks for the positive comments, Barry K.
michelin.com
November 8, 2019
Posted on October 19, 2014 by Anonymous
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Good summer tires- poor fuel efficiency
Got these tires as part of the Ford Focus Titanium edition. The first thing that I noticed is the noise with those tires. The noise has subsided after ~5000 miles. I had my first low pressure warning after a brief rain storm in CA. Had to put some air in it, but it is almost impossible to find reference table for proper psi for hotter climates. I have the feeling that those tires are the reasons that my gas milage sucks. I am driving totally defensive and almost to the point that I push the car and still the fuel consumption is at >32mpg. FOR A 2014 CAR!!!
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Warranties
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1 Tests conducted in 2009 by Germany's independent TÜV SÜD Automotive center 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.
OE [Vehicle Manufacturer] Sidewall Marking: AO=Audi, MO/MO1=Mercendes-Benz
OE Code [Original Equipment Key]: HON = Honda, FOR = Ford, AUD = Audi, MB = Mercedes-Benz Figures on chart represent estimated calculations.
XL = Extra Load
>> 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 Tire 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.