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Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Summer
Premium
9.3 /10 Recommended

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Superior handling and precise steering on both dry and wet surfaces, thanks to agile dynamics and a well-balanced design.

Outstanding braking performance with short stopping distances in both wet and dry conditions, supported by excellent grip and traction.

Exceptional durability with high tread life, low wear rates, and reduced fuel consumption due to low rolling resistance.

Enhanced comfort and a quiet ride achieved through optimized tire design that minimizes noise.

Eco-friendly performance with lower fuel consumption and reduced environmental impact.

Weaknesses

High purchase cost compared to other options in the market.

Slightly reduced aquaplaning protection when cornering, despite strong straight-line wet performance.

A somewhat stiff or bouncy rolling feel, which may affect ride smoothness.

History

Pilot Sport 32015–20168.5Pilot Sport 42017–20228.5Pilot Sport 52023–20269.3
2022

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was launched and replaced Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

2023
5× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#2Outstanding
Autobild225/40 R18#3Outstanding
ACE225/45 R18#3Highly recommended
Autozeitung235/35 R19#5Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#6
2024
1× Tested
Sportauto215/40 R18#2Very good
2025
5× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#2
Autobild225/40 R18#2Exemplary
ADAC225/40 R18#3Good
Die Reifentester225/40 R18#4Good
Autozeitung225/45 R18#4Highly recommended
2026
3× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#3Exemplary
Sportauto205/45 R17#5Good
Autobild245/45 R19#9

Tests (16)

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16 Tests 11× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#3 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 18 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#2 Of 20 Tyres
2ndOutstanding
BMW 3
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 13 Tyres
3rdOutstanding
Toyota Yaris GR
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
3rdHighly recommended
Mercedes Benz C-class

Sizes (58)

1 Variants

84W.
205/45 R16From £141

1 Variants

87WXL
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205/50 R16From £137

1 Variants

87W
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1 Variants

96Y.

Ratings

Tested 13× By professional organizations

Outstanding10× (77%)
Good3× (23%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 9.7xxx/xx R19 10.0205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 9.7235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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