Michelin Pilot Sport 3
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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in size 195/45R16.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (performance grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 195/45R16
- Load index
- 1,102 lbs (84)
- Max speed
- 149 MPH (V)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- Tire size
- 195/45R16
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Auto Express2010
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 11
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 r18
Further details available from Auto Express - Auto Express2011
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express - Auto Express2013
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- A quiet tire, the Pilot Sport 3 struggled a little in rolling resistance but overall
2013Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- When wet, the steering feel is still excellent but it lacks some of the ultimate grip
- Auto Express2015
Conclusion: good (1,9)
3rd place out of 11
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express - Tyre Reviews2012
Conclusion: good (2,0)
3rd place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Another tire strong which is strong in the wet
- Slightly disappointing with an average dry performance
- Tyre Reviews2011
Conclusion: good (2,3)
4th place out of 11
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Great tire in the dry
- A little let down by its wet performance
- Auto Zeitung2011
Conclusion: good (2,3)
5th place out of 14
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Zeitung- A slight trade off of rolling resistance for an excellent wet performance
- Tyre Reviews2012
Conclusion: good (2,4)
4th place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 235/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2015
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,6)
6th place out of 14
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Predictable behavior with a tendency to understeer in the wet
- Effective braking on wet surface
- Good handling on dry roads
- Best time slalom in the dry
- Tyre Reviews2014
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
5th place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,1)
7th place out of 13
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- High resistance to aquaplaning
- Poor lateral grip on wet surfaces
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
2016Conclusion: satisfactory (3,4)
10th place out of 16
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/45 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Particularly good on dry roads
- Good in the wet
- Relatively high wear
2011Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild- Good aquaplaning safety margins
- More comfortable ride comfort
- Low rolling resistance
- Moderate handling characteristics with a clear tendency to understeer on wet road
- Braking performance is average
- Tyre Reviews2015
Conclusion: adequate (4,1)
8th place out of 10
Tested tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews
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