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  • D
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • A
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: A

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B71 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (71 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL

4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Wet Grip Excellence
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£23583
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£21513
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
  • Great value
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Product description & features

The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 is a summer performance tyre that balances wet-weather performance and tread-life. It uses an asymmetric tread along with Michelin Anti Surf System that helps clear standing water at speed. The Anti Surf System shapes the grooves and channels in the tread to quickly divert water away from the tyre tread in case of heavy rainfall. It features a rubber compound called Green Power Compound that helps enhance wet grip and lowers rolling resistance.

The next generation of the Pilot Sport tyre range is the Pilot Sport 4. The self-supporting tyre sidewalls in the ZP runflat versions are designed to carry the vehicle in case of a tyre puncture or loss of pressure. Here at Tyres.co.uk, we readily stock the runflat ZP versions of Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres.

Highlights

  • Asymmetric tread pattern
  • Water-clearing tread channels
  • Green Power rubber compound
  • ZP run-flat versions available

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 10 reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
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Car make: Audi
Car model: A6
By: Reef Chong
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Manages well, especially in the cool and slippery weather of autumn.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A6
By: Santiago Arsalan
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
There's a significant improvement in grip and handling, especially apparent when changing from worn to fresh tyres. A small increase in tyre noise is noted, however, steering feels more accurate, and the ride feels smoother over small bumps. There was a drop in efficiency rating from C to F (from Davanti DX640 to Michelin Pilot Sport 3), so it was expected that fuel consumption would increase. For the Davanti's, I averaged 37.8mpg and now I am getting approximately 36.1mpg over 400 miles on the Michelins.
Car make: Audi
Car model: RS4
By: Hayden G.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Superb traction in both dry and wet conditions.
Car make: BMW
Car model: M3
By: Smilte V.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
The added expense is well worth it as they have much better wet grip than the lower tiered options, and are significantly quieter on the motor way.
Car make: BMW
Car model: M4
By: Katharine K.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Handles better than the Toyos I had on previously and are better in the cold and wet and dry conditions. Grip loss is pretty gradual and easy to predict, so you know when it will happen.
Car make: Lexus
Car model: IS 220d
By: Cain Knab
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
I wanted to stay with the same brand because these were the tyres that came with the car when I bought it. They previously offered good grip in wet and dry conditions and wore evenly.
Car make: Lexus
Car model: IS 250
By: Theo R.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Fantastic traction and handling. the same tyres as were originally fitted to the car when new.
Car make: Lexus
Car model: IS 300
By: Saoirse F.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
I am very happy with these tyres as they provide much more grip.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: AMG
By: Maisie Impey
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Great traction, quieter ride, and a slight increase in fuel economy.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: AMG
By: Faye Parsons
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/40R18 99Y XL
Grip in wet weather is superb, even on the cobbled streets of Edinburgh.
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