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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Summer
Premium
9.4 /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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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet handling - objective
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Mileage
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Dry handling, Mileage
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Mileage
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Wet braking
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Mileage
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Mileage, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry handling, Mileage
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Mileage, Aquaplaning - longitudal
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Dry handling - objective
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry steering response, Mileage
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry steering response, Mileage

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.

Reviews

9.2
109 Reviews

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Overall premium quality and reliability

History

Pilot Sport 32015–20168.5Pilot Sport 42017–20228.5Pilot Sport 52023–20269.4
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
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Tests (16)

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16 Tests 11× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#9 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#2 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#2 Of 13 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 18 Tyres
Autozeitung Summer
225/45 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
4thHighly recommended
Skoda Octavia
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Highly recommended
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3.Bridgestone Potenza SportHighly recommended
4.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
5.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#2 Of 20 Tyres
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
2.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended
3.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
4.Bridgestone Potenza SportHighly recommended
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#5 Of 9 Tyres
5thHighly recommended
Ford Focus
···
4.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Highly recommended
5.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
6.Falken Azenis FK520Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#6 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (62)

1 Variants

Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 13× By professional organizations

Very good10× (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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