Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (OE) 275/30R20 ZR 97Y XL

Overview
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (OE) is a high performance, summer tire created for racing cars. This is an OE as it is the original equipment of select vehicles.This racing tire is specially designed for summer weather conditions, offering outstanding wet and dry weather traction. It boasts a detailed asymmetric tread design, with optimized groove placement. Its racing-inspired rubber blend adapts to hot summer temperatures. This way, it offers the same level of stickiness in a rather wide temperature range. Together with the angled sipes and grooves, it guarantees reliable wet and dry traction. The tough compound prevents heat build-up, while the circumferential grooves eliminate part of the water from the footprint. As a result, this model offers partial hydroplaning resistance.This model is optimized for maximum surface contact with its high road-to-rubber ratio. Its driving stability is greatly improved by its large contact patch. It also has a lightweight structure and a detailed tread design, with a high number of biting edges. Better stability results in a boost of maneuverability as well, making it easier for the driver to control the vehicle. The driver has full control over the racing car, being able to rely on fast and precise steering responses. The tire’s structure is firmly secured against driving pressure affecting it. The sipes covering the tire’s outer shoulder improve its cornering ability and shorten its braking distance.Being inspired by high-end racecar tires, the manufacturer has designed the tire with exceptional high speed durability. It features a tough compound that is resistant to heat build-up, guaranteeing reliable traction and driving safety even at the highest speeds. The combination of the strengthened structure and the flexible rubber blend improve the model’s performance. On the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (OE), the tread is designed to prevent pressure accumulation, offering a safe driving experience.