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Michelin Pilot Super Sport El

Summer ultra-high-performance tyre · 225/40R18

from$596.00/tyre
Premium — race-bred sport performance for road and trackIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Michelin Pilot Super Sport El tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means225/40 R18 92Y
225 · Width
The tyre is 225 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
40 · Profile
Sidewall height is 40% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.
92Y · Load & speed
Carries up to 630 kg per tyre, rated to 300 km/h.

You get a tyre Michelin developed for sports car brands like Porsche, Ferrari, Tesla and Mercedes. It uses Variable Contact Patch 2.0 and a Twaron belt to keep the tread stable at speed, with a bi-compound for wet-road control. Michelin points to 16 straight Le Mans 24 Hours wins behind it. One NZ-tracked size, 225/40R18.

Wet grip
80%
EU label B in sole size; 'excellent wet grip' claimed
Quiet & comfort
58%
EU noise 71 dB; no comfort claims in description
Sports handling
90%
UHP tyre; precision steering, cornering, track use
A good fit if you…
  • Drive a performance or premium sports car
  • Enjoy spirited cornering and track days
  • Want confident wet-road grip in summer
Look elsewhere if you…
  • You want a quiet, comfort-focused touring tyre
  • You need a winter or all-season tyre for cold conditions

Specifications

Vehicle type
Passenger car
Usage
Summer/All season tyre
Tread depth
8 mm
Run flat
No
Electric vehicle
No
Technology
Bi-compound Technology, dual compound formula

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TyroolaShop tyres online in New Zealand. Lowest prices guaranteed, fast delivery, and local fitting options available. Find your tyres at Tyroola.
In stock
$596.00/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting + delivery
≈ $2571.60for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.396 Google reviews
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    __2 weeks ago

    Showed up as described, it's my 3rd set of tyres from them and I've been happy each time.

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    Mike Skinnera month ago

    Amazing price and fast delivery. Had to wait a week but a no brainer with prices that don’t make you feel ripped off

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    Amit Prasada year ago

    I had a fantastic experience with Tyroola Ltd! The ordering process was smooth and hassle-free, and their customer service was excellent. The fitting service was quick and professional. The prices were competitive, and I appreciated the clear communication throughout the process. I highly recommend Tyroola for anyone looking for quality tyres and great service!

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    Rod Clements2 years ago

    ⛔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 Stars go to TYROOLA as they had the stock Couldn't be beaten on price (even with modest courier cost) + delivered promptly with good communication by phone importantly. Recommended.✅ SupershopperNz/ROD Whangarei 🇦🇺

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  • PB
    Peter Brennan6 months ago

    Tyroola,have a great selection of tyres, ordering was easy, with good tracking and updates, I would use them again.👍

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About Michelin

France · Founded 1889

Michelin is a French tyre manufacturer headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, one of the world's largest and most established tyre makers. It invented the radial tyre in 1946 and is known for long-lasting, high-performance tyres across passenger, motorsport, truck and specialty categories.

Radial tyre inventionMotorsport (F1, Le Mans, MotoGP)Run-flat/PAX technologyBroad range from passenger to truck and aviation tyresHigh tread life and R&D investment
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