Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs. Cup 2 R: How Much Faster is the Cup 2 R on Track?

Category Wheels & Tires

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Start date Jan 24, 2025

This is a must-watch video if you're trying to figure out the best tire for your next track day, based on your goals. The comparison covers dry lap times, with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 averaging 64.9 seconds and the Cup 2 R coming in at 64.0 seconds. Here's a breakdown of the lap times:

Lap Time by Lap (Dry Lap) Michelin Cup 2.png

These times were recorded at the Michelin Tire Test Track in France, giving you an accurate representation of each tire’s performance in optimal conditions

Last edited: Jan 25, 2025

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Adam G

Owner & Operator of GTWerks

Engineer and auto enthusiast with a background in designing some of the fastest production and NASCAR race cars. Now focused on understanding, maintaining, and enhancing Porsche GT cars, including the GT2 RS, GT3, GT3 RS, GT4, and GT4 RS.

Personally, I prefer the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 over the R's. I'm not chasing the fastest lap times, and the slightly more forgiving understeer of the Cup 2 provides a safer dynamic for me, since I’m not a professional driver.