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Michelin Pilot Sport 5

225/55 R17 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 R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 225/55 R17, 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.

225/55 R17 101 Y mfs XL

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 225/55 ZR17 (101Y) XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£142
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Pilot Sport 5 XL EV FSL
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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 (225/55 R17)
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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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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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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Tyre Reviews
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
test winner
Source: www.tyrereviews.com

225/55 R17 - 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 £124
101 Y
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
87.4%
73.7%
Premium £142
101 Y
3. Continental UltraContact NXT
58.1%
77.3%
44.5%
Premium £144
101 W + 1
4. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85.1%
79.2%
76.4%
Premium £162
97 H + 4
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.7%
90.8%
79.8%
Premium £119
97 Y + 1
6. Michelin Primacy 5
Premium £139
97 W + 2
7. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Premium £147
101 Y
8. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84.4%
89.8%
89.4%
Premium £136
97 W + 3
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £133
97 W + 7
10. Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO
76.5%
Premium £133
101 Y
11. Bridgestone Potenza Sport! Newer model available: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90.7%
89.9%
81.3%
Premium £143
101 Y
12. Kumho Ecsta PS71
80.9%
73.9%
68.9%
Upper-middle £98
97 Y + 2
13. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69.1%
Upper-middle £87
101 Y
14. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77.8%
76.8%
77.5%
Premium £120
101 W
15. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £122
101 W
16. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £147
97 W + 2
17. Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 5
77.1%
81.6%
87.8%
Premium £152
97 W + 3
18. Pirelli Cinturato P7
76.2%
86.7%
80.8%
Premium £146
97 W + 11
19. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80.8%
76.3%
74.3%
Premium £120
97 Y + 3
20. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £116
101 W + 1
21. Linglong Sport Master
73.6%
65.6%
77.9%
Lowcost
22. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £114
97 V + 5
23. Toyo Proxes Comfort
65.4%
79.8%
83.7%
Upper-middle £98
101
24. Michelin e.Primacy
63.4%
76.4%
63%
Premium £191
101 V + 1
25. BFGoodrich Advantage
63.2%
74%
81.1%
Upper-middle £135
97 W + 2
26. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320
75.4%
78.8%
74.5%
Upper-middle £131
97 Y + 3
27. Uniroyal RainSport 5
86.3%
70%
83.2%
Upper-middle £103
97 Y + 1
28. Nokian Powerproof 2
68.6%
Upper-middle £124
0 Y
29. Fulda SportControl 2
77.8%
80.2%
75.1%
Lowcost £97
101 Y + 1
30. Sava Intensa UHP 2
78.1%
86.7%
73.9%
Lowcost
31. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
76.5%
82.3%
77.5%
Upper-middle £101
101 Y
32. Nokian PowerProof 1! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 2
Upper-middle £126
101 Y
33. Falken ZIEX ZE320
83.9%
84.5%
60%
Upper-middle £110
101 W
34. Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2
73.1%
86.6%
73.3%
Upper-middle £164
101 W
35. Debica Presto UHP 2
62.1%
Lowcost £87
101 Y + 1
36. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £99
101 Y
37. Maxxis Premitra HP5
80.9%
84.5%
77.5%
Lowcost £103
101 W
38. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance
Premium £123
97 W + 4
39. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance! Newer model available: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82.7%
85.1%
78.7%
Premium £131
97 W + 6
40. Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
73.8%
80%
Upper-middle £147
0 W + 5
41. Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6
61.7%
62.5%
Lowcost
42. Matador Hectorra 5
74.3%
Lowcost