Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Summer road grip
- Enhanced handling
- High speed performance
- Improved durability
OVERVIEW
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R is a high performance, summer tire manufactured for racing vehicles. This specific model is the original equipment tire of select cars. This model is EV-Ready, meaning these tires are compatible with both electric and traditional vehicles.
The ribbed design, with fewer details, enables optimal performance in summer. The tire offers an increased road-to-rubber area, delivering exceptional dry traction. Despite the three circumferential grooves, they do not ensure hydroplaning protection, since the tire is exclusively designed for dry-weather conditions. The compound also helps protect the rubber against heat accumulation, improving its overall performance.
The ribbed tread pattern ensures continual road contact, allowing enhanced driving stability. The greater rubber area put on the road also upgrades steering accuracy and response time to the driver's input. The asymmetrical shoulders deliver stable and reliable cornering with their lateral lugs of different densities and their biting edges. The wider shoulder area gives the tire greater road connection for better braking. These elements ensure excellent control and maneuvering, perfect for aggressive and sharp handling in racing applications.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R features a summer compound blend that ensures the rubber is soft and flexible to withstand heat build-up and prevent its accumulation during the high speed drive. The tread design optimizes this further with its continuous road connection, ensuring pressure circulation and boosting the model's structural stability. This works with the internal reinforcements to make the tire strong enough to endure the weight of the battery for the electric vehicle.
Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.
