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Michelin Pilot Sport 5

225/50 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 variants


Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tyre made in total of 70 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/50 R18, Pilot Sport 5 usually competes against Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, which is a tyre from Goodyear with a rating of 91%, compared to 95% of the Michelin in question.

225/50 R18 99 Y

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Pilot Sport 5 RG XL
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£166
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 225/50 ZR18 (99Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£183
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is made in 70 sizes, starting from 195/45 R16 up to 275/35 R21.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/50 R18)
Die Reifentester
Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Autozeitung
Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2025 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 10
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test279141139
Michelin Pilot Sport 5260132128
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 13
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured an impressive 2nd place out of 13 competitors, earning a final rating of "Exemplary." It demonstrated outstanding dynamic handling and short braking distances on both wet and dry tracks. Additionally, it showed excellent mileage and performed strongly in the cost efficiency category. The tire particularly excelled in mileage and wet braking disciplines, showcasing its well-rounded capabilities.
Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Autobild
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test32.627.4
Michelin Pilot Sport 533.527.7
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ADAC
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,61,5
Michelin Pilot Sport 51,91,9
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ACE
ACE Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 10
Name WetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test7154197
Michelin Pilot Sport 57050185
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Autobild
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test58.124.8
Michelin Pilot Sport 560.126
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Source: www.autobild.de
Tyre Reviews
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 6
Name
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #3 of 13
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured an impressive 3rd place out of 13 in a competitive summer tire evaluation, receiving a final rating of 'Outstanding.' Testers praised the tire for its top-class sporty performance, highlighting its dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces. The tire was noted for its agile handling, well-balanced performance, and precise steering response. Additionally, it was commended for its very good safety margins against aquaplaning, short braking distances on wet surfaces, comfortable ride, and quiet rolling noise. The only downside mentioned was its high price level. The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stood out particularly in disciplines such as aquaplaning (both cross and longitudinal), wet braking, and wet circle cornering, showcasing its superior performance in challenging conditions.
Name WetDry
Best values in test2+1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 52+ 2+
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
outstanding
Ranked #2 of 20
Securing a commendable 2nd place among 20 contenders, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 left a lasting impression with a final rating deemed 'Outstanding'. This sport tire is celebrated for its precise steering response and superior driving dynamics, alongside its strong performance against aquaplaning and its short stopping distances on both wet and dry surfaces. However, its excellence comes at a high price, which was the only notable drawback highlighted by the testers. Despite this, its overall performance reflects Michelin's commitment to combining safety, efficiency, and driving pleasure in one package, without specifically dominating or lagging in any single discipline.
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test2+1-1
Michelin Pilot Sport 52+ 2+1-
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Tyre Reviews
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
test winner
Source: www.tyrereviews.com

225/50 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Continental Premiumcontact 7
92.1%
91.6%
78%
Premium £151
99 W
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
87.4%
73.7%
Premium £166
99 Y
3. Continental UltraContact NXT
58.1%
77.3%
44.5%
Premium £158
99 W
4. Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6
86.7%
90.8%
79.8%
Premium
5. Pirelli P ZERO lx.
Premium
6. Michelin Primacy 5
Premium £168
95 V + 1
7. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84.4%
89.8%
89.4%
Premium £148
95 W + 2
8. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £149
95 V + 7
9. Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO
76.5%
Premium £155
99 Y
10. Bridgestone Potenza Sport! Newer model available: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90.7%
89.9%
81.3%
Premium £149
99 Y
11. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81.4%
83.1%
78.4%
Premium £89
99 Y
12. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77.8%
76.8%
77.5%
Premium
13. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78.7%
77.3%
71.9%
Premium
14. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £148
95 V + 1
15. Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 5
77.1%
81.6%
87.8%
Premium £215
99 W
16. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £150
95 W + 7
17. Pirelli Cinturato P7
76.2%
86.7%
80.8%
Premium £165
95 W + 1
18. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £135
95 W + 2
19. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £120
99 + 3
20. Fulda Ecocontrol Hp2
67.4%
76.3%
79.1%
Lowcost
21. Toyo Proxes Comfort
65.4%
79.8%
83.7%
Upper-middle £115
95
22. Michelin e.Primacy
63.4%
76.4%
63%
Premium £138
99 W
23. Kumho Ecsta HS52
79.3%
88.2%
78.9%
Upper-middle £118
99 W
24. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320
75.4%
78.8%
74.5%
Upper-middle £147
95 W + 2
25. Nokian PowerProof 1! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 2
Upper-middle £149
99 Y
26. Falken ZIEX ZE320
83.9%
84.5%
60%
Upper-middle £127
95 W
27. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £127
99 W
28. General Tire GRABBER GT PLUS
70.2%
64.5%
Lowcost £134
99 W
29. Vredestein Ultrac
86.1%
83.5%
86.2%
Premium £140
99 W