Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Nankang Sportnex CR-S
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for dry grip. The Sportnex CR-S usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Track-biased road tyre; OE on GT3-class cars.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Nankang
Sportnex CR-S
Budget 200TW that punches well above its price.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Value
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Sportnex CR-S |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 75 (higher) | 57 |
| Road + track days | 61 (higher) | 53 |
| Spirited roads | 63 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Cup 2 R tests only (dry-braking best); wet weak; maker positioning.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Sportnex CR-S
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
- Year
- 2024
Tire Rack 2024 Extreme test 5 (included); detail not read; budget placing.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 or the Sportnex CR-S?
The Pilot Sport Cup 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport Cup 2 for dry grip. The Sportnex CR-S usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.