Closeup of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tirePicking the right tire can make a difference in the handling of any car, but it's particularly important for high-performance vehicles. Michelin offers a range of performance-focused tire models, with the Pilot Super Sport tires being one popular choice. The brand says that the tire is designed for cars from the likes of Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Ferrari, and should perform well both on the road and on the track. Of course, manufacturer claims don't mean much if the tire doesn't perform well in real-world testing, but drivers consistently agree that the Pilot Super Sport lives up to the billing.Retail chain Tire Rack has been collecting data on customer satisfaction and real-world performance for almost three decades, so it's a great place to start when evaluating how drivers rate any popular tire model. Its survey has collected a combined 12 million miles of reported data for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, and the results look good for the well-known French brand. The tire model received an "Excellent" rating in four out of five survey categories, with treadwear achieving a "Good" rating. That's enough to make the Pilot Super Sport one of the top-rated tires in the Max Performance Summer tire category.Reviews for the tire on Michelin's website are similarly positive, with the Pilot Super Sport achieving an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars from 446 reviews at the time of writing. A total of 95% of those reviewers said that they would recommend the tire. Most buyers should be satisfied with the Pilot Super Sport tiresTread pattern on the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tireAs well as receiving strong ratings for their performance, the tires should also be long-lasting. All variants of the tire are covered by Michelin's standard six-year warranty, and variants with a Y speed rating also receive a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty. That falls far short of the longest treadwear warranties on the market, some of which can stretch to 80,000 miles or more, but it's still a competitive figure for a performance-oriented tire.All this data from drivers and from Michelin itself adds up to make the Pilot Super Sport tires a highly trusted option when it comes to maximum performance tires. Add in the fact that Michelin, as a brand, has the highest levels of overall customer satisfaction on the market, and it's safe to conclude that the vast majority of Pilot Super Sport buyers will be happy with their purchase. Want the latest in tech and auto trends? Subscribe to our free newsletter for the latest headlines, expert guides, and how-to tips, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source on Google.