Michelin 59310 Cup 2 Tires by Vehicle sku-485990836

The Black Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240) is a 305/30ZR21/XL (104Y) summer tire listed under Tires by Vehicle, model 59310, sku-485990836, UPC 086699593108. Designed for experienced drivers on track days and approved for open-road use, it uses Track Longevity Technology 2.0. Michelin reports 40% more laps[2] and faster average lap times[1] than the tested competitors.

Multi-Compound Construction is intended to provide cornering grip, steering precision and wet grip. The tire was developed with Mercedes-Benz for the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series, Porsche for the 918 Spyder and 911 GT3, and Ferrari for the 458 Speciale; Michelin also describes it as suitable for similar sports cars.

Deep tread and water-clearing grooves support wet grip, while continuous ribs are intended to shorten braking distances and aid steering. It carries Michelin's standard limited warranty.[ 4] For [1], Dekra Test Center tested lap time on a Porsche 911 GT3 (997) in May 2017, using 235/35-19 and 305/30-19 tires at Charade, France.

For [2], Dekra tested laps without tire damage on a Porsche Carrera S at the same circuit, date and sizes. For [3], it assessed lap-time consistency on a Porsche Carrera S under those conditions. Each test compared the Cup 2 with Pirelli Trofeo R, Dunlop Sport Maxx Race, Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R and Toyo Proxes R888 R.

The [4] warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread or six (6) years from purchase, whichever comes first.