Michelin 255/40 R20 101Y Pilot Super Sport N0 2024

The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR20 (101Y) XL N0 is a high-performance summer tyre developed for powerful passenger cars and Porsche applications requiring a Porsche-approved N0 specification. With its 255 mm section width, 40-series profile, 20-inch diameter and (Y) speed category, this tyre is designed for high-speed road performance, precise handling and strong dry and wet-road grip.

About MICHELIN 255\40 R20  Pilot Super Sport 2024

The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport is a Max Performance summer tyre developed for high-performance vehicles. The exact 255/40 ZR20 (101Y) specification is an XL tyre with N0 Porsche homologation. Michelin identifies the model as a Super Sport tyre, while the exact specification is listed with an A wet-grip rating and 71 dB external rolling noise in Michelin's European dimension catalogue. 

Tyre Size and Fitment

The 255/40 ZR20 specification provides a nominal 255 mm section width, a 40-series sidewall and compatibility with 20-inch wheels. The exact 101Y version is XL-rated and is approved for rims from 8.5 to 10 inches, with a 9-inch measuring rim. Its overall diameter is approximately 28 inches, or about 711–712 mm.

Load and Speed Rating

The 101 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 825 kg per tyre. The (Y) speed category indicates a speed capability above 300 km/h under the applicable conditions. The XL construction provides the increased load capacity required for this specification. 

Porsche N0 Homologation

The N0 marking identifies this tyre as a Porsche-approved specification. The exact 255/40 ZR20 101Y version is listed with N0 Porsche homologation, making the marking an important part of the specification when the vehicle manufacturer requires this approved tyre version. 

Wet-Road Performance

The exact Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR20 101Y N0 carries an A rating for wet grip in Michelin's European tyre-dimension listing. This places wet braking and traction among the key characteristics of this particular specification. 

Dry and Wet Grip

The Pilot Super Sport is positioned by Michelin as a Super Sport tyre, with a focus on high-performance road driving. Its high-speed construction and performance-oriented tread are intended for responsive handling and strong road contact in demanding dry and wet conditions. Michelin describes the model as “Born from racing, made for exhilaration.

Seasonal Use

The Pilot Super Sport is a summer tyre. It is intended for warm-weather road use and performance driving rather than dedicated winter conditions. Michelin's current dimension catalogue classifies the exact 255/40 R20 101Y XL N0 version as a summer tyre. 

Comfort and Road Noise

The exact 255/40 R20 101Y N0 specification carries an external rolling-noise value of 71 dB in Michelin's European catalogue. The corresponding noise classification is A. 

Performance and Construction

The tyre uses an XL construction and a high-speed (Y) service description, making it suitable for vehicles requiring a high-performance 20-inch tyre. The exact specification has a UTQG rating of 300 for treadwear, AA for traction and A for temperature.

Production Year

This product listing is identified as a 2024 production-year listing. The actual manufacturing date should be verified from the date marking on the tyre sidewall.

Who Should Consider the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport?

The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport 255/40 ZR20 101Y XL N0 is suited to drivers of compatible high-performance passenger cars, particularly vehicles requiring the Porsche N0 homologation. It is appropriate for applications where high-speed capability, wet grip and performance-oriented handling are required.