83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
8 professional tests
User signal (40%)
94/100
2,005 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
85/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 87% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 83 |
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 76 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 50 | 34 |
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Ultrac Vorti R leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | 77 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 65 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Sport Cup 2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 79 |
| Dry | 86 | 86 |
| Wet | 83 | 80 |
| Comfort | 67 | 55 |
| Noise | 70 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 85 |
| Handling | 96 | 85 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 87% #2/2 · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 VS Cup 2 R - Tested | 95% #3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -8.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #7/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | -3.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #9/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 100% #10/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | 70% #4/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | +29.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/7 · Michelin Range Test - CrossClimate 3, 3 Sport, Primacy 5, Pilot Sport 5 and Cup 2 | 17% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +16.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 87% #7/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | -12.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 86% #8/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | 70% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +16.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #3/5 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Cup 2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 vs 3R vs Toyo R888R | 80% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +10 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 94% #6/8 · The BEST Performance Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested! | 67% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +26.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/2 · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 VS Cup 2 R - Tested | 91% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +8.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #3/5 · The BEST Track Day Tyres for 2024 | 96% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry-weather grip and steering precision for high-performance vehicles. While it provides surprising levels of feedback and stability for a semi-slick, users emphasize that it is not a traditional daily driver tire, as it requires significant heat to reach optimal performance and suffers from rapid tread wear and compromised wet-weather safety.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather traction and cornering grip
- High levels of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Predictable and progressive breakaway characteristics at the limit
- Strong, stiff sidewalls that enhance stability during spirited driving
- Surprisingly capable on track for a street-legal tire
Cons
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Poor performance in cold temperatures and standing water
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating grip
- High price point relative to longevity
- Tendency to pick up and throw road debris due to sticky compound
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Corvette, M2, GT3) report the most significant benefits in traction, though they also experience the fastest wear.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., Mazda MX-5) note that the tire's stiff sidewall significantly improves steering precision compared to standard performance tires.
- Some users on AWD platforms noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on proper tire pressure management to avoid overheating during track sessions.
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip and road feedback, often rivaling premium competitors at a more accessible price point. While most users praise its handling characteristics and longevity, some drivers note a decline in wet-weather confidence when compared to top-tier alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and handling precision
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Strong road feedback and stiff sidewall construction
- Respectable tread life for an ultra-high-performance tire
Cons
- Wet weather performance can feel less secure at high power outputs
- Noticeable loss of traction as the tread depth approaches the wear limit
- May struggle to manage torque delivery on high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles
Observations
- High-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles (300hp+) report effective power delivery, though some users suggest premium alternatives for extreme power levels.
- Users report consistent performance across a variety of platforms, ranging from hot hatches like the Astra VXR and Leon Cupra to sports cars like the Fiat 124 Spider.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 | B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Michelin
79
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 67 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 96 vs 85 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R scores 77 vs 70 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores 90 vs 85 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.