Pilot Super Sport

About the Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Inspired by the same engineering that has powered 13 consecutive victories at 24 Hours of Le Mans* Variable Contact Patch 2.0 and Twaron belt package* Bi-compound - LeMans inspired compound on the outer shoulder and latest wet-oriented elastomers on the inner portion of the tread* 30,000 Mile/50,000 km Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty - Speed Rating: [(Y),Y]* Mileage Warranty Exceptions - Split fitments/Zero Pressure (ZP) tires* Standard Limited Warranty (All Michelin® Tires)

Benefits

* For long, even wear* Delivers excellent braking

Understanding the 255/40ZR18 XL size

In the size code 255/40R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 102 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26".

The load index 99 means each tire supports up to 1,709 lbs — about 6,836 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is built for

The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 300 AA A. The treadwear grade of 300 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $243.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $974.96. That is about 25% above the average of the 71 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $32.50 per 1,000 miles across the set.