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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 53 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 30mm narrower than the widest one (255). 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 93%, compared to 96% 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 )
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is made in 53 sizes, starting from 205/40 R17 up to 255/35 R21.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/55 R17)
ADAC
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,61,5
Michelin Pilot Sport 51,91,9
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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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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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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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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 £123
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 £150
101 W + 1
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.3%
90.5%
79.3%
Premium £118
97 Y + 1
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90.3%
89.7%
81%
Premium £119
101 Y
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £136
97 W + 4
7. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Premium £138
101 Y
8. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Upper-middle £107
101 Y
9. Michelin Primacy 5
Premium £152
97 W + 1
10. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84.4%
89.8%
89.4%
Premium £129
97 W + 3
11. Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 4+
80.1%
83.2%
81%
Premium £144
97 W + 6
12. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77.8%
76.8%
77.5%
Premium £117
101 W
13. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £144
97 W + 2
14. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £114
101 + 3
15. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £108
101 W
16. Kumho Ecsta PS71
80.9%
73.9%
68.9%
Upper-middle £95
97 Y + 2
17. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80.8%
76.3%
74.3%
Premium £117
97 Y + 3
18. Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 5
77.1%
81.6%
87.8%
Premium £181
97 W + 3
19. Pirelli Cinturato P7
76.2%
86.7%
80.8%
Premium £138
97 W + 11
20. Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
89.4%
89.3%
79.1%
Premium
21. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £91
101 W
22. Toyo Proxes Comfort
65.4%
79.8%
83.7%
Upper-middle £94
101
23. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320
75.4%
78.8%
74.5%
Upper-middle £129
97 Y + 2
24. Michelin e.Primacy
63.4%
76.4%
63%
Premium £152
101 V + 1
25. Fulda SportControl 2
77.8%
80.2%
75.1%
Lowcost
26. Sava Intensa UHP 2
78.1%
86.7%
73.9%
Lowcost £97
101 Y + 1
27. BFGoodrich Advantage
63.2%
74%
81.1%
Upper-middle £129
97 W + 2
28. Uniroyal RainSport 5
86.3%
70%
83.2%
Upper-middle £99
97 Y + 1
29. Nokian PowerProof 1
Upper-middle £139
101 Y
30. Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2
73.1%
86.6%
73.3%
Upper-middle £157
101 W
31. Debica Presto UHP 2
62.1%
Lowcost £118
101 Y + 1
32. Maxxis Premitra HP5
80.9%
84.5%
77.5%
Lowcost £78
101 W
33. Nokian Powerproof! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 1
82.2%
84.7%
77%
Upper-middle £232
97 W + 1
34. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125! Newer model available: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73.1%
92%
80.3%
Premium
35. Kumho Ecowing ES31
Upper-middle £105
101 W
36. Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7
62%
78.8%
85%
Premium £115
97 W + 5
37. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £130
101 Y
38. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
91.7%
90.4%
77.2%
Premium £119
97 V + 2
39. Pirelli Scorpion VERDE
73%
77.9%
74.9%
Premium
40. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
62.7%
70.3%
Lowcost
41. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance! Newer model available: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82.7%
85.1%
78.7%
Premium £235
97 W + 6
42. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance
Premium £123
97 W + 3
43. Toyo Proxes Sport A
69.7%
69.2%
73.9%
Upper-middle £118
101
44. Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
73.8%
80%
Upper-middle £120
0 W + 4
45. Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6
61.7%
62.5%
Lowcost £135
101 Y
46. Matador Hectorra 5
74.3%
Lowcost